inequitable
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of inequitable
Explanation
If something is inequitable, it's not not fair or just. If one math class gets a pizza party and another gets an algebra quiz, that's inequitable. The word inequitable is a fancy way to say "unfair." It adds the prefix in-, or "not," to equitable, "fair and impartial." In law, inequitable conduct has to do with lying or withholding information during the process of suing someone. In more ordinary circumstances, if your brother complains that his half of the cookie you split is smaller, you can shrug and tell him, "Sometimes life is inequitable."
Vocabulary lists containing inequitable
Example Sentences
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I have considered setting a fixed total principal contribution for each grandson, but that would inevitably be inequitable due to differences in investment returns.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 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
For, the inequitable distribution of wealth greatly depends on the inequality of power of production.
From Catholic Problems in Western Canada by Daly, George Thomas
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