inequitable

adjective

in·​eq·​ui·​ta·​ble (ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tə-bəl 

: not equitable : unfair

an inequitable distribution of funds

inequitably

(ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tə-blē 

adverb

Examples of inequitable in a Sentence

They protested the inequitable treatment of employees.

Recent Examples on the Web

During both virtual events, health care advocates criticized the program’s inequitable access, but state officials did not engage with the speakers. —Margaret Coker, ProPublica, 14 May 2025

The result is an inequitable cycle where wealth begets opportunity and opportunity begets more wealth — leaving others trapped in debt and diminished prospects. —Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

This accelerated rollout is being hailed as a critical step in rectifying a system many have long considered inequitable. —Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

Johnson has said such a governance structure would be inequitable. —Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inequitable

• equitable

Kids Definition

inequitable

adjective

in·​eq·​ui·​ta·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈek-wət-ə-bəl 

: not equitable : unfair

inequitably

-blē 

adverb

Legal Definition

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