unfair; injustice; resentment
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesadjective
unfair; unjust
neutralDescribes situations, rules, or treatments that are not equitable.
He thinks the results of this competition's selection are very unfair.
This rule of equal work but unequal pay is so unfair.
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We cannot tolerate unfair treatment.
He chose to stay silent in the face of unfair matters.
This policy was criticized as an unfair system.
noun
unjust act; unfair thing
neutralRefers to specific unfair behaviors or incidents.
Stopping to help when seeing an injustice is a reflection of traditional chivalric spirit.
He always loves to get involved in unfair things around him.
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The media exposed multiple instances of workplace injustice.
This lawyer specializes in helping people seek redress for the injustices they have suffered.
Grassroots organizations are committed to addressing injustices in the community.
adjective
indignant; resentful over injustice
neutralOften used in fixed phrases like 愤愤不平 to express strong anger about unfair treatment.
Hearing this unfair verdict, he was filled with righteous indignation.
The employees felt resentful towards the boss who owed them wages.
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She spoke indignantly about her experience.
He felt very indignant when he saw his teammate being bullied.
The audience felt resentful over the player's loss.
noun
resentment; grievance caused by injustice
neutralRefers to the emotional state of anger and dissatisfaction caused by unfair treatment.
He needs to talk to his friends to relieve the resentment in his heart.
The government took measures to ease the public's grievances.
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Resolving employees' grievances in a timely manner can stabilize the team atmosphere.
She uses keeping a diary to vent her pent-up grievances.
This protest originated from the public's long-suppressed grievances.