unjustness
Absence of fairness
Unjustness is the quality of being unjust—unfair, inequitable, or contrary to what is right.
The word is rarely used; unfairness or injustice nearly always serves better.
The unjustness of the verdict was apparent to everyone in the courtroom.
Preformed unfavorable opinion
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- favoritismPreferential treatment of some
- bigotryIntolerance toward differing views
one-sidedness · subjectivity · stereotyping · chauvinism · sectarianism · partisanship · predisposition · slant
Measurable difference between things
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
- imbalanceLack of proportion
- disproportionLack of proper balance
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
disadvantage · privilege · elitism · classism · racism · sexism · segregation · marginalization
Unethical or illegal action
- complaintExpression of discontent
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- outrageFierce moral indignation
protest · objection · dissatisfaction · victimization · mistreatment · harm · injury · disservice
Corrupt payment for influence
- graftIllicit political gain
- cronyismFavoring friends in appointments
- nepotismPreferring kin in hiring
- malfeasanceUnlawful act by officeholder
misconduct · collusion · exploitation · profiteering · dishonesty · abuse of power · rigged system · undue influence
prejudice
Preformed unfavorable opinion
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- favoritismPreferential treatment of some
bigotry · one-sidedness · subjectivity · stereotyping · chauvinism · sectarianism · partisanship · predisposition · slant · skew
disparity
Measurable difference between things
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
- imbalanceLack of proportion
- disproportionLack of proper balance
exclusion · disadvantage · privilege · elitism · classism · racism · sexism · segregation · marginalization · oppression
wrongdoing
Unethical or illegal action
- complaintExpression of discontent
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
outrage · protest · objection · dissatisfaction · victimization · mistreatment · harm · injury · disservice · appeal
bribery
Corrupt payment for influence
malfeasance · misconduct · collusion · exploitation · profiteering · dishonesty · abuse of power · rigged system · undue influence · backroom deals
unjustnessjustness
Moral rightness or fairness
justice · fairness · equity · righteousness · equitableness
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