Word

injustice

noun C1

/ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/

Meanings

noun

unfair treatment or an unfair situation, especially when someone’s rights are ignored

noun

a flaw in a system or decision-making process that results in unequal or biased outcomes

Definition

Injustice is a situation where people are treated unfairly or their rights are denied.

Injustice refers to unfair treatment or an unfair system that harms certain people or groups. It can involve unequal opportunities, biased decisions, or a lack of protection for basic rights. People often use the word to highlight problems that need to be corrected through social or institutional change.

Examples

She spoke out against the injustice she witnessed in the hiring process.
I still feel the injustice of being blamed for a mistake I didn’t make.
They organized a peaceful march to draw attention to the injustice in their community.
You can hear the outrage in his voice when he describes the injustice of the ruling.
The novel captures the slow, everyday injustice that shapes people’s choices.

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "injustice" with "justice" and accidentally use the opposite word when describing unfairness.