Basic Details
Word: Injustice
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The lack of fairness or justice; when people are treated in a wrong or unfair way.
Synonyms: Unfairness, inequality, wrong, injustice
Antonyms: Justice, fairness, equity
Idioms and Phrases
- Fight against injustice: To take action or speak out against unfair treatment. Example: "Many people have dedicated their lives to fighting against injustice in society."
- Blind to injustice: Not noticing or ignoring unfairness. Example: "It is important not to be blind to injustice, and to stand up for what is right."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The story highlighted the injustice faced by those who were wrongly accused.
Example 2: The community came together to protest against the injustice of the new law.
Example 3: She spoke passionately about the injustice of children going hungry in a wealthy nation.
Fun Fact
The concept of justice and injustice dates back to ancient philosophy, where thinkers like Plato discussed the nature of justice and how societies can achieve fairness for all their members.
Famous Quote
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Martin Luther King Jr.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "injustice" mean?
a) Fair treatment
b) The lack of fairness
c) Happiness
d) A peaceful state
Answer: b) The lack of fairness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "injustice"?
a) Fairness
b) Equality
c) Wrong
d) Justice
Answer: c) Wrong
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "injustice"?
a) Inequality
b) Unfairness
c) Justice
d) Unjust
Answer: c) Justice
4. Which sentence uses "injustice" correctly?
a) They enjoyed the injustice of the book.
b) Injustice can make people feel angry and sad.
c) The dog played with injustice.
d) Injustice is a form of entertainment.
Answer: b) Injustice can make people feel angry and sad.
5. What does the idiom "fight against injustice" mean?
a) To ignore problems
b) To take action against unfair treatment
c) To enjoy life
d) To create more injustice
Answer: b) To take action against unfair treatment
