Igazságtalan

Igazságtalan is a Hungarian adjective meaning unjust or unfair. It is used to describe actions, decisions, or conduct that violate standards of fairness or justice. The word is formed from igazság, meaning truth or justice, and the suffix -talan, which means without; together they convey “without justice.” The adverb form is igazságtalanul.

Common usage includes phrases such as igazságtalan döntés (unjust decision) and igazságtalan bánásmód (unfair treatment). It can describe a person in the sense of behaving unfairly, though it typically refers to actions or circumstances rather than a fixed character. In legal and ethical discussions, igazságtalan denotes a violation of principles of equality and due process.

Antonyms include igazságos, meaning fair or just, and related nouns include igazságtalanság (injustice) and igazságosság (fairness, justice). Related adjectives such as méltánytalan and tisztességtelen convey similar notions of unfairness with slightly different nuances.

In usage, igazságtalan often carries a normative or evaluative tone, signaling disapproval of perceived unfairness. It appears in media, literature, and everyday speech to condemn or critique unequal treatment, biased decisions, or morally questionable conduct.