What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unfair
Example
It's unfair that she got the promotion even though she didn't meet the qualifications. [unfair: adjective]
Example
He accused the referee of making an unfair call during the game. [unfair: adjective]
unjust
Example
The punishment he received was unjust because he didn't commit the crime. [unjust: adjective]
Example
The law was deemed unjust because it discriminated against a certain group of people. [unjust: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unfair is more commonly used than unjust in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unfair and unjust?
Unjust is more formal than unfair and is often used in legal or academic contexts.
