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unjust consequence

[/ʌnˈdʒʌst ˈkɑːnsɪkwəns/]
nounpl: unjust consequences
consequência injusta
1. An unfair or inequitable result or outcome that follows an action or event, particularly one that violates principles of justice or fairness
The dismissal of the innocent employee was an unjust consequence of the company's hasty investigation.
A demissão do funcionário inocente foi uma consequência injusta da investigação precipitada da empresa.
2. A repercussion or effect that is morally wrong or unfairly distributed among those affected
The unjust consequence of the policy fell heaviest on the poorest communities.
A consequência injusta da política recaiu mais pesadamente sobre as comunidades mais pobres.
Synonyms
unfair outcomeinequitable resultwrongful effectunjust repercussionunfair consequence
Antonyms
just consequencefair outcomeequitable resultrightful consequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consequência injusta
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and legal contexts
Portugal
consequência injusta
Standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese; may also use 'efeito injusto'
General Brazilian
resultado injusto
Alternative phrasing commonly used in colloquial Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay the price for something
reap what you sow
suffer the consequences
bear the brunt
fall through the cracks
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