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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

It held that the lower court’s rescission was an inequitable remedy and reinstated Musk’s compensation plan.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

"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 Framers envisioned executive clemency as a safety valve to correct overly harsh and inequitable sentences.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2024

This is inequitable, to say the least, and should be remedied.

From East of Suez Ceylon, India, China and Japan by Penfield, Frederic Courtland

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