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

Nike‘s warning Thursday of layoffs next year and a first quarter sales miss impacted the shares of some other shoe brands and retailers on Friday when the equity markets were mostly a sea of green. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

For other restaurant chains, private-equity franchisees are often attractive because of their access to capital, particularly in today’s high-interest rate environment. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

The wealthiest 10% of households hold more than 87% of equities, meaning the households already owning most of the market were positioned to capture most of those gains. — Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Typically, the two big capital sources are debt and equity financing. — Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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