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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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As scholars like Amanda Frost, Kate Masur and Martha Jones demonstrate, abolitionists and free Black activists used the concept of citizenship by birthright to make claims of freedom and otherwise challenge inequitable and terrifying circumstances.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

“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

The long, slow civilizing of human character has been a sporadic development, uneven and admittedly inequitable in the material advantages it has conferred.

From The Prosperity of Humankind by Baha'i International Community