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inequitable

American  
[in-ek-wi-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈɛk wɪ tə bəl /

adjective

  1. not equitable; unjust or unfair.

    an inequitable decision.


inequitable British  
/ ɪnˈɛkwɪtəbəl /

adjective

  1. not equitable; unjust or unfair

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Other Word Forms

  • inequitableness noun
  • inequitably adverb

Etymology

Origin of inequitable

First recorded in 1660–17; in- 3 + equitable

Example Sentences

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“It risks becoming inequitable and inefficient,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

But the distribution of income from their exploitation is seen as inequitable, benefiting mostly the mining companies and not the local population.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

"That is inequitable and unjust and not compatible with the National Health Service," says Dr Nicky Thorp, a practising cancer doctor and vice president for clinical oncology at the RCR.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

“Unhealthy air is inequitable and unaffordable,” Ruacho said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

"It does not seem inequitable, simply on the basis of numbers," Corina pointed out.

From A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel by Wilson, Ann