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

But supply is limited, distribution is deeply inequitable, and the vaccines themselves present challenges—from limited clinical data and uncertain duration of protection to storage requirements—that make large-scale campaigns far from straightforward. —Pardis Sabeti, Time, 11 June 2025

One university, Oregon, is already facing an existing Title IX class action lawsuit that includes claims of inequitable treatment related to NIL opportunities and resources. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025

Without the revenue generated from this fee, our city will become more inequitable, weaker and less livable. —Rick Fry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025

On top of that, inequitable shift distribution limits career growth. —Silvija Martincevic, Forbes.com, 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