inequitable

adjective

Meaning

Lacking fairness or justice in the distribution of resources, opportunities, or treatment.

Examples

The committee rejected the proposal, arguing that the new tax structure was inherently inequitable.
She spoke out against the inequitable hiring practices that consistently favored candidates from a specific university.

Synonyms: unfair, biased, unjust, discriminatory, disproportionate

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inequitable

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɛkwɪtəbəl/

Definition

Lacking fairness or justice in the distribution of resources, opportunities, or treatment.

Examples

The committee rejected the proposal, arguing that the new tax structure was inherently inequitable.
She spoke out against the inequitable hiring practices that consistently favored candidates from a specific university.
Access to high-speed internet remains an inequitable burden for rural communities compared to urban areas.

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