/inˈxusto/
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Translation
unfair
Word origin
From Latin iniustus, from in- ('not') plus iustus ('just, fair'), from ius ('law, right'). The same root gives English 'unjust' and 'justice'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- iniustus
- English cognates
- unjust, injustice, just
Grammar
Feminineinjusta
Masc pluralinjustos
Fem pluralinjustas
Examples
pague .
It is unfair that he pays for everyone's mistake.
.
The judge's decision was very unfair.
.
I cannot stand unfair punishments.
culparte .
It would be unfair to blame only you.
profundamente .
The world sometimes seems deeply unfair.
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