inequitable
adjective
in·eq·ui·ta·ble
(ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tə-bəl 
: not equitable : unfair
an inequitable distribution of funds
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They protested the inequitable treatment of employees.
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The authors noted that the child-care costs to families were substantial, and that hardships from closures were inequitable.
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David Zweig, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
Circuit splits, which can lead to confusion for businesses and consumers, can also contribute to unpredictable and inequitable results, with different case outcomes based on which federal circuit the case is litigated.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Congestion pricing is often very unpopular when first introduced, and is (sometimes rightly) viewed as profitable but inequitable.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
That inequitable dynamic needs to end.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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David Zweig, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
Circuit splits, which can lead to confusion for businesses and consumers, can also contribute to unpredictable and inequitable results, with different case outcomes based on which federal circuit the case is litigated.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Congestion pricing is often very unpopular when first introduced, and is (sometimes rightly) viewed as profitable but inequitable.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
That inequitable dynamic needs to end.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Inequitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inequitable. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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inequitable
adjective
in·eq·ui·ta·ble
in-ˈe-kwi-tə-bəl
: contrary to the principles of equity : not fair or just
inequitable conduct
inequitably
adverb
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