Do yourself/somebody an injustice

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To unfairly judge one's own or someone else's abilities or character in a negative way that is not deserved.

You're doing yourself an injustice by thinking you're not good enough for the job.
Visual representation of "do yourself/somebody an injustice" - To unfairly judge one's own or someone else's abilities or character in a negative way that is not deserved.

Often appears as...

  • do oneself an injustice
  • do him/her an injustice
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Self-belief Impact

Using the phrase indicates a lack of confidence in oneself or someone else, often wrongly.

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By saying you can't lead the project, you're doing yourself an injustice.
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Positive Encouragement

It's used to reassure someone that they're more capable or deserving than they believe.

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Don't do yourself an injustice, your ideas are always innovative.
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Humble Perspective

People often use it modestly to suggest they or others may have been underestimated.

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He did himself an injustice when he said he was an average writer; his work is excellent.
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