CEFR C1

injustice

noun

Meaning

A violation of what is fair and right; a situation or action that is unfair or wrong.

Examples

The report highlighted the systemic injustice faced by minority groups.
He dedicated his life to fighting against social injustice.

Synonyms: unfairness, wrongdoing, inequity, unrighteousness

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injustice (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/

Definition

A violation of what is fair and right; a situation or action that is unfair or wrong.

Examples

The report highlighted the systemic injustice faced by minority groups.
He dedicated his life to fighting against social injustice.
The protesters demanded an end to the injustice of the current policies.

How to Use injustice

injustice against (prepositional phrase): Unfair treatment directed towards a person or group. — "The report detailed the injustice against the indigenous population."
injustice of (prepositional phrase): The unfair or wrong quality of a specific situation or thing. — "He spoke passionately about the injustice of the war."

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