Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inequitable

Adjective
/ɪˈnɛkwɪtəbl/
Definition
Unfair or unjust in treatment or application.
Examples
  • The school’s funding system is considered inequitable because it favors wealthier areas over poorer ones.
  • Many protesters highlighted the inequitable distribution of resources during the rally.
  • Her inequitable decision caused a rift between the team members.
Meaning
The term inequitable is used to describe situations or actions that are not fair and do not treat all parties equally.
Synonyms
  • Unfair
  • Unjust
  • Discriminatory
  • Partial
  • Imbalanced