Synonyms of equity

equity

noun

ˈe-kwə-tē 

1

as in neutrality

lack of favoritism toward one side or another

the judge considered both sides of the argument with equity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• neutrality
• objectivity
• neutralism
• objectiveness
• impartiality
• fairness
• justice
• nonpartisanship
• evenhandedness
• disinterest
• disinterestedness
• tolerance
• fair-mindedness
• detachment
• indifference
• unconcern
• apathy
• straddling
• broad-mindedness
• open-mindedness
• fence-sitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prejudice
• bias
• favor
• partisanship
• favoritism
• partiality
• chauvinism
• nepotism
• subjectivity
• nonobjectivity
• tendency
• predisposition
• inclination
• propensity
• one-sidedness
• proclivity
• predilection
• bent
• penchant
• prejudgment
• subjectiveness
• preconception
• leaning

2

as in justice

the practice of giving to others what is their due

basic to the notion of equity is the principle that all people are of equal standing in the eyes of the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• justice
• right
• goodness
• fair shake
• fairness
• virtue
• equitability
• equitableness
• impartiality
• righteousness
• integrity
• evenhandedness
• fair-mindedness
• uprightness
• honor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• injustice
• inequity
• prejudice
• bias
• wrong
• partiality
• unfairness
• crime
• corruption
• wrongfulness
• raw deal
• offense
• wrongdoing
• impropriety
• harm
• unjustness
• one-sidedness
• disservice

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of equity

The Ellison family brought in foreign investors, including royal families of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi as passive owners, to contribute equity to the deal. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Nearly half of its 35,500 total employees had equity in the company as of this week’s merger close, up from about 8,500 in 2022. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

For example, as equities rise in value, an investor may need to cover a short position that's been marked to market, or valued at its current price. — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Of course, the top five executives at WBD were not the only employees to own equity. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

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