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/ɛ̃.ʒyst/

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Translation

unfair, unjust

Word origin

From Latin injustus, from in- ('not') and justus ('just, lawful'). The prefix works exactly as it does in English 'unjust'.

Origin
Latin
Root
injustus
English cognates
unjust, injustice

Grammar

Masc pluralinjustes

Examples

.

The world is unfair sometimes.

.

She thinks the decision is unfair.

.

These rules are unfair on the poorest.

.

His boss treated him unfairly.

C' , ' !

That is not fair, I did not do anything!

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This word is part of lesson 47.