Meaning
Injustice refers to the violation of the principles of fairness, equity, or moral rightness, often manifesting through systemic discrimination, inequality, or the denial of rights and opportunities to individuals or groups within a society. It encompasses
💡 While often used interchangeably with "inequality," "injustice" carries a stronger connotation of moral wrongdoing and violation of ethical standards, making it particularly relevant in discussions of human rights and legal contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
the
promotion
announcements
arrived
,
Sarah
sat
at
her
kitchen
table
and
read
the
names
with
growing
unease
.
She
could
not
shake
the
sense
of
injustice
she
felt
,
since
the
criteria
had
been
vague
and
her
contributions
were
well
documented
.
Rather
than
reacting
emotionally
,
she
spent
the
evening
compiling
clear
examples
of
her
work
and
collecting
feedback
from
colleagues
.
The
next
morning
she
scheduled
a
meeting
with
HR
to
present
her
case
and
to
request
a
transparent
review
of
the
selection
process
.
Her
tone
was
calm
and
professional
,
and
she
emphasized
fairness
while
proposing
a
few
simple
changes
to
ensure
consistent
assessment
in
the
future
.
Although
she
did
not
expect
immediate
answers
,
she
believed
that
a
reasoned
discussion
would
encourage
the
organization
to
address
any
shortcomings
.
Common Phrases
social injustice
systemic injustice
moral injustice
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