inequality

noun

Definition of inequalitynext
as in difference
a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal amounts They discussed the problem of inequality between students. He accused the company of inequality in its hiring practices.

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Recent Examples of inequality Shalini Adnani’s poignant coming-of-age drama Our Share of Sand presents a unique perspective on India’s gaping class inequality, child labor and the deep corruption underpinning a family’s economic status. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 In any event, there’s difficult-to-imitate value in how Planet of the Apes begins as a simple adventure film and winds up touching upon issues of prejudice, social inequality, and nuclear annihilation. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 Advocates who champion the initiative argue that Black students — who make up a third of the CPS student body — are uniquely positioned to fail because of historic and ongoing racial inequalities in Chicago. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, discussions about structural inequality and police violence crossed a threshold — moving from peripheral news into daily, dinner-table conversations. — Thu T. Nguyen, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inequality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
  1. difference
  2. diversity
  3. distance
  4. imbalance
  5. distinctiveness
  6. distinctness
  7. divergence
  8. disparity
Noun
  • The big difference is that each fame-o will be paired with a non-famous friend or family member.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Testing competing superconductors under matching conditions can help isolate differences caused by the materials themselves.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of difference
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  • That leaves out information about thousands of students in American schools, although many schools do not track or report gender diversity data.
    — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Carr has been investigating diversity practices at Comcast since February 2025 and not ruled out subjecting its NBC licenses to an early review.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of diversity
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  • His kicking has the combination of distance and accuracy required to bypass a high press and immediately turn a defensive phase into an attacking one.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The excavator stays stopped until the person or object has moved to a safe distance, with no manual intervention required.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of distance
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  • Additionally, different side effects of medications, trauma, and even certain surgeries can cause hormonal imbalances that stunt hair growth.
    — Carly Cardellino Vaccaro, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, we’re presented with deviant men defined only by their fetishes, creating an uneasy imbalance that’s impossible to ignore.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of imbalance
Noun
  • The key lesson for personal branding is to embrace distinctiveness, substance, and a unique voice, rather than conforming to generic professionalism.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • America is the ultimate answer to the pogrom, and to the emancipation Europe offered on the condition of relinquishing Jewish ethnic and cultural distinctiveness.
    — Rory Lancman, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
    — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
    — Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Definition of distinctness
Noun
  • According to Gregory Daco, EY-Parthenon chief economist, the productivity gains that explain that divergence largely predate the AI boom.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This divergence dates back to a wave of oil industry nationalization pushed by the Venezuelan government in 2007.
    — , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of divergence
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  • Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera acknowledged the disparity when announcing the lineup, calling it a recent low for the festival.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Severe economic disparities brought many young women and men from Thailand’s poor northeastern Isan region to work in Pattaya’s lucrative nightlife sector.
    — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of disparity

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