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

Systemic racism, including historical redlining and inequitable housing policies contributed to poorer health outcomes and increased loss of life among the county’s Black residents, according to that report. — Sofi Zeman august 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026

The initiative was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2016 as a temporary way to analyze systemic issues that cause inequitable gender treatment and outcomes, and identify responses to help address those concerns. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Our current property tax system is a deeply inequitable two-tier system that discriminates against first time homebuyers. — Dale V.c. Holness, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

The economic barrier of the RISE rule is profoundly inequitable. — David S. Shapiro, STAT, 30 June 2026

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