Spanish Conversation · Level 98
59 words
Spanish word
injusto
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋˈxusto/
Meaning
- adjectiveunfair
Example
Es injusto que pagues más por lo mismo.
It's unfair that you pay more for the same thing.
More examples
Un castigo injusto no motiva cambios.
An unfair punishment does not motivate changes.
Core concept
A balance scale clearly tipping toward one side.
Common phrases
ser injusto
be unfair
castigo injusto
unfair punishment
resulta injusto
seem unfair
Similar words
parcial: Favors one side in judgments or treatment.
arbitrario: Lacks clear rules or reasons, so decisions rest on whim.
inequitativo: Produces unequal distribution of benefits or opportunities.
Definition in Spanish
Que no respeta la igualdad o la equidad entre personas o situaciones; que resulta contrario a lo justo.
Word origin
From Latin in- 'not' plus iustus 'just', via medieval Latin injustus into Spanish injusto.
Usage tips
- It often appears in impersonal judgments with es injusto que + subjunctive, carrying a strong complaint tone that speakers often soften with me parece injusto.
Other meanings
- unjustadjective
- unreasonableadjective
Opposites
- justofairadjective
- equitativoequitableadjective
Related words
- injusticiainjusticenoun
- injustamenteunfairlyadverb