Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Thesaurus

equity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of equity

1 lack of favoritism toward one side or another

  • the judge considered both sides of the argument with equity
Synonyms of equity

detachment, disinterest, disinterestedness, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality, justice, neutralism, neutrality, nonpartisanship, objectiveness, objectivity
Words Related to equity

apathy, indifference, unconcern

broad-mindedness, open-mindedness, tolerance

fence-sitting, straddling
Near Antonyms of equity

chauvinism, nepotism

subjectiveness, subjectivity

bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency

preconception, prejudgment
Antonyms of equity

bias, favor, favoritism, nonobjectivity, one-sidedness, partiality, partisanship, prejudice

2 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 of equity

fair shake, justice, right
Words Related to equity

equitability, equitableness, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality

goodness, righteousness, virtue

honor, integrity, uprightness
Near Antonyms of equity

bias, one-sidedness, partiality, prejudice

unfairness, unjustness, wrongfulness

corruption, impropriety

crime, offense (or offence), wrongdoing

disservice, harm
Antonyms of equity

inequity, injustice, raw deal, wrong

Learn More about equity

  1. Dictionary: Definition of equity Spanish Central: Translation of equity Nglish: Translation of equity for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of equity for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about equity

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up equity? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments hide comments

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games