injustice

Meanings

• noun

  The lack of fairness, impartiality, or justice; a wrong or an unfair act.

  - "The refusal of a promotion based on gender is an example of injustice."
  - "The legal system meted out injustice to the defendant."

• adjective

  The quality or state of being unfair or unjust.

  - "The injustice of the situation left everyone feeling angry."
  - "The injustice of the tax system is a common complaint."

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Synonyms

justicelessness , unjustice , wrength , wrong

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with injustice
perdition , obdurate , consternation , station

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Variants

List of all variants of injustice that leads to same result
injustice , injustices , do an injustice to , do an injustice to (someone or something) , do an injustice to someone , do an injustice to something , do (someone or something) an injustice , do an injustice , do someone an injustice , do something an injustice

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Etymology

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From Old French 'injustice', from 'in' meaning 'not' and 'justice' meaning 'justice, righteousness'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'injustice' contains the word 'justice' twice.

2. In ancient Greece, the goddess of justice was named Themis.

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Related Concepts

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1. inequality: Inequality is a related concept to injustice, as inequality often leads to injustice and unfair treatment of certain groups or individuals.

2. discrimination: Discrimination is a form of injustice that involves treating individuals unfairly based on their race, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics.

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Culture

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Injustice has been a recurring theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. It has been used to explore themes of social inequality, moral dilemmas, and the human condition. One famous example is Albert Camus' novel 'The Stranger', which explores the theme of injustice and the absurdity of the human condition.

How to Memorize "injustice"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize injustice, imagine a scale that is not balanced. One side is heavier than the other, representing the unfair treatment of someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - To associate injustice with the idea of a broken promise or a breach of trust.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the word 'injustice', think of the word 'unjust' and add the suffix 'ice'.

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