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, through redlining and inequitable housing policies, has also contributed to poor health outcomes among the county’s Black residents, according to Wyandotte County’s 2022 Community Health Assessment. — Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

Neither the Yankees nor Orioles have anything left to play for in terms of game results, though canceling Sunday’s game — and thus giving the Yankees a weekend of rest — could provide an inequitable advantage going into the playoffs. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Yet coverage remains inconsistent, fragmented, and inequitable. — Lorenzo Cohen, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026

Education experts say achievement gaps are due largely to inequitable access to opportunity and resources. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 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