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What is another word for Inequitable? – 161 Inequitable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unfair unjust biased discriminatory unequal one-sided partial prejudiced uneven unbalanced disparate inequitable favoring partisan unequalized weighted slanted distorted skewed asymmetric unproportionate excessive unwarranted unreasonable disproportionate unjustified unmerited undeserved illiberal intolerant oppressive exploitative prejudicial bigoted racist sexist unfairness inequality injustice discrimination bias prejudice favoritism nepotism cronyism

    Meaning of Inequitable

    The primary meaning of the word "inequitable" is related to something that is not fair or just.

    Definitions

    • Not fair or just; unfairly prejudiced or biased
    • Not equitable or reasonable in terms of distribution or treatment
    • Lacking equity or fairness, especially in the distribution of resources or opportunities

    Etymology of Inequitable

    The word "inequitable" originates from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "aequus" (meaning "equal" or "just"), with the suffix "-able" added to form an adjective
    Historically, the term has been used to describe situations or systems that lack fairness or equality, with roots in ancient Roman law and philosophy

    Example Uses

    • The company's hiring practices were deemed inequitable, as they favored candidates from certain backgrounds
    • The distribution of wealth in the country is inequitable, with a small elite holding most of the power and resources
    • The judge ruled that the contract was inequitable and therefore unenforceable

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    fair just equitable balanced impartial unbiased equal even proportionate reasonable warranted justified merited deserved liberal tolerant democratic egalitarian symmetric proportionate moderate restrained fair-minded open-minded unbiased neutral objective dispassionate

    Related Nouns

    inequality injustice unfairness bias prejudice discrimination favoritism nepotism cronyism inequity imbalance disparity unevenness partiality partisanship bigotry racism sexism oppression exploitation mistreatment abuse neglect marginalization exclusion

    Related Verbs

    discriminate prejudice bias favor privilege oppress exploit mistreat abuse neglect marginalize exclude disadvantage disfavor handicap hinder obstruct restrict limit constrain suppress persecute harass

    Related Adjectives

    unfair unjust biased discriminatory unequal one-sided partial prejudiced uneven unbalanced disparate inequitable excessive unwarranted unreasonable disproportionate unjustified unmerited undeserved illiberal intolerant oppressive exploitative prejudicial bigoted racist sexist unfair inequitable unbalanced lopsided asymmetric unproportionate excessive unwarranted unreasonable disproportionate unjustified unmerited undeserved