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

This, again, is a massive inflow of money to contracts and securities that net the investor no money on average and could have been allocated to the positive-sum equity market instead. — Derek Horstmeyer, Fortune, 31 July 2026

And while most countries have played a significant part in constructing those barriers, France has also played central role and continues to lag behind in approaching equity. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Like the dot-com bubble before it, the AI bubble is, so far, largely fueled by equity. — HubSpot, 31 July 2026

Investors are increasingly concerned that hyperscalers, including Meta, are spending too much money building out their AI infrastructure, as well as with the way some are choosing to fund it, via bond sales and equity offerings. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 July 2026

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