Synonyms for

Inequity

Verb / ˌɪˈnekwʌti: / Another word for inequity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Inequity means unfairness or injustice.

Synonyms & similar words

unfairness fairness equity unfairness injustice inequality imbalance bias discrimination prejudice partiality unjustness inequation inequivalence difference disparity discrepancy variation divergence incongruity inconsistency discordance unlikeness

Example sentences

  1. The teacher noticed an inequity in how she was treating different students.
  2. Many people are fighting against the inequities in our society.
  3. The laws were changed to address the inequities in the criminal justice system.
  4. This company has a policy of fairness and there is no room for inequity here.
  5. The people protested against the inequity in the distribution of resources.

Quotes

  • Inequity is often hidden in the way we talk about opportunity.
  • The fight for social justice and equity goes on, and it is bigger than any one person or organization.
  • We cannot have a society half slave and half free; nor can we have a society half slaveholders and half abolitionists.

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