Synonyms of disparity

disparity

noun

di-ˈsper-ə-tē 

as in difference

the quality or state of being different

an enormous disparity in the lives of the rich and the poor in that country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• difference
• distinctiveness
• distinctness
• diversity
• contrast
• distinction
• discrepancy
• dissimilarity
• disagreement
• distance
• divergence
• diverseness
• unlikeness
• dissimilitude
• variation
• disparateness
• variability
• imbalance
• otherness
• change
• inequality
• deviance
• variance
• friction
• modification
• discord
• incongruity
• disproportion
• conflict
• strife
• discordance
• disunity
• dichotomy
• differentiability
• incongruence
• distinguishability
• dissension
• dissent
• incompatibility
• discriminability
• dissidence
• nonconformity
• incongruousness
• anomalousness
• nonequivalence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• similarity
• community
• resemblance
• analogy
• sameness
• identity
• likeness
• agreement
• accordance
• equality
• parallelism
• correspondence
• conformity
• alikeness
• congruity
• analogousness
• equivalence
• similitude
• uniformity
• identicalness
• equivalency
• homogeneity
• homogeneousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disparity

There is no denying the grave disparity between the resources and care dedicated to marketing, covering and celebrating women’s football in Africa and what’s afforded to its counterparts, especially in North America and Europe. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The county’s Health Equity Council, which aims to reduce health disparities, including in mental health, was shuttered suddenly in early 2025. — Kate Wells, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

The amount of free throws that New York, Washington and Atlanta took, attempted, and made — and the disparity in attempts. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

However, the fall disguised wide disparities as firms increasingly adopt AI to cut costs and boost productivity. — Irina Anghel, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026