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Synonyms & Similar Words
fair
equitable
impartial
unbiased
reasonable
rational
logical
legitimate
lawful
valid
proper
fitting
suitable
apt
exact
precise
accurate
correct
righteous
upright
honest
truthful
sincere
genuine
authentic
upright
virtuous
moral
ethical
decent
honorable
right
straight
direct
straightforward
frank
candid
open
transparent
clear
evident
obvious
apparent
plain
simple
sheer
mere
barely
hardly
only
merely
simply
solely
exclusively
alone
uniquely
singly
individually
separately
distinctly
separately
Meaning of Just
The primary meaning of the word "just" is related to being fair and reasonable.
Definitions
- Based on Oxford Languages, the word "just" can be defined as:
- * Having or showing a fair and unbiased mind, or based on a sense of what is fair and reasonable
- * Done or happening at the present moment, or very recently
- * Barely or only
- * Used to emphasize the extent or degree of something
Etymology of Just
The word "just" has its roots in Old French "juste", derived from Latin "iustus", meaning "righteous" or "lawful", which is itself derived from "ius", meaning "law"
Historically, the word "just" has been used in English since the 13th century to convey the idea of fairness, justice, and righteousness
Example Uses
- The judge tried to be just and impartial in her decision
- * It's just not fair to treat people like that
- * I've just arrived, and I'm exhausted
- * She's just a little tired, but she'll be fine
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unfair
biased
prejudiced
unreasonable
irrational
illogical
unlawful
invalid
improper
unsuitable
inaccurate
incorrect
unrighteous
dishonest
insincere
false
unjust
wrong
indirect
dishonest
deceitful
corrupt
partial
one-sided
discriminatory
bigoted
intolerant
unjustified
unwarranted
unmerited
undeserved