The difference between Just and Unjust
When used as adjectives, just means factually right, correct, whereas unjust means not fair, just or right.
Just is also interjection with the meaning: expressing dismay or discontent.
Just is also noun with the meaning: a joust, tournament.
Just is also adverb with the meaning: only, simply, merely.
Just is also verb with the meaning: to joust, fight a tournament.
check bellow for the other definitions of Just and Unjust
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Just as an adjective:
Factually right, correct; factual.
Examples:
"It is a just assessment of the facts."
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Just as an adjective:
Rationally right, correct.
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Just as an adjective:
Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
Examples:
"It looks like a just solution at first glance."
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Just as an adjective:
Proper, adequate.
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Just as an adverb:
Only, simply, merely.
Examples:
"Plant just a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them."
"He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me."
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Just as an adverb (sentence adverb):
; simply.
Examples:
"'Just follow the directions on the box."
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Just as an adverb (speech act):
Examples:
"I just called to say "hi"."
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Just as an adverb (speech act):
.
Examples:
"Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name."
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Just as an adverb (degree):
absolutely, positively
Examples:
"It is just splendid!"
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Just as an adverb:
Moments ago, recently.
Examples:
"They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk."
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Just as an adverb:
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
Examples:
"The fastball just missed my head!"
"The piece just might fit."
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Just as an adverb:
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.
Examples:
"He wants everything just right for the big day."
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Just as a noun:
A joust, tournament.
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Just as a verb:
To joust, fight a tournament.
Examples:
"rfquotek Fairfax"
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Unjust as an adjective:
Not fair, just or right.
Examples:
"The solution was very unjust."