Synonyms of equity

equity

noun

ˈe-kwə-tē 

1

as in neutrality

lack of favoritism toward one side or another

the judge considered both sides of the argument with equity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• neutrality
• objectivity
• neutralism
• objectiveness
• impartiality
• fairness
• justice
• nonpartisanship
• evenhandedness
• disinterest
• disinterestedness
• tolerance
• fair-mindedness
• detachment
• indifference
• unconcern
• apathy
• straddling
• broad-mindedness
• open-mindedness
• fence-sitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prejudice
• bias
• favor
• partisanship
• favoritism
• partiality
• chauvinism
• nepotism
• subjectivity
• nonobjectivity
• tendency
• predisposition
• inclination
• propensity
• one-sidedness
• proclivity
• predilection
• bent
• penchant
• prejudgment
• subjectiveness
• preconception
• leaning

2

as in justice

the practice of giving to others what is their due

basic to the notion of equity is the principle that all people are of equal standing in the eyes of the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• justice
• right
• goodness
• fair shake
• fairness
• virtue
• equitability
• equitableness
• impartiality
• righteousness
• integrity
• evenhandedness
• fair-mindedness
• uprightness
• honor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• injustice
• inequity
• prejudice
• bias
• wrong
• partiality
• unfairness
• crime
• corruption
• wrongfulness
• raw deal
• offense
• wrongdoing
• impropriety
• harm
• unjustness
• one-sidedness
• disservice

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of equity

Moses would go on to win two more Olympic medals, break several records and become one of sport’s leading advocates in addressing pay equity and combating the use of performance-enhancing drugs. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Better measures would ask how much energy, housing, land, corporate equity, or human time a bitcoin can purchase. — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Ambitious projects include creating the new World American Football League, where players would own equity in teams, as well as Knockout Fights, a boxing and martial arts platform. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Private-equity firms can have a sliver of a team, but are not to have a controlling voice. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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