just
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1.1
- adjective
- /dʒʌst/
:
justo
- The visionary pope in Rome and the president in Washington offered great hopes for a more just, open, and peaceful world.
- a just society
- more just
- socially just
Examples
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Such a principle could be a valuable tool for creating a more just and secure world.
Academic text (1993) -
That's a far more just punishment than ending her misery now.
Fiction book (1990) -
My father used to speak of how his reforms would make medicine a more just system for us all.
Fiction book (2000) -
Technological transfer is one way to build a more just society.
Academic text (2005) -
What can people of religious faith, particularly Jews and Christians, do to move toward a just, righteous, and compassionate society?
Academic text (1995) -
We Communists just believe in a different political system, Sir, and in a more just society, whose cornerstone is a safe and reliable public transportation network.
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With these enhancements, CST could contribute even more fruitfully to the quest for a more just and sustainable world.
Academic text (2008) -
We must ensure that our laws promote a more just society for everyone.
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The judge's decision was fair, reflecting the just nature of the law.
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They are advocating for a just distribution of resources to help the less fortunate.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Morally good or fair to do
∞
1.0
Treating people equally and honestly
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4.7
Acting in a morally good way that people see as fair
74
4.2
Not supporting one side and treating people fairly
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5.1
Fair or acceptable because of the situation
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6.7
Being fair and giving the same treatment to everyone
15
4.0
Behaving honestly and following strong moral rules
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
5
8.8
To say that something is very good or pleasant, often in a sarcastic way to mean the opposite
- Offensive
1
7.6
A person who is attractive but thought to have little intelligence or real skill
Compounds
- Specialized
4
5.0
A system that makes or gets parts exactly when needed to avoid keeping stock
- Specialized
The smallest change in a sound, weight, or temperature that a person can notice half the time
How Just
Surface Forms
Etymology
The adjective just comes straight from Latin iustus, meaning 'right' or 'fair', and shares its root with justice. That's why just describes something that is morally or legally fair.