INEQUITIES Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inequities

noun

plural of inequity

as in injustices

unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this the unavoidable inequities of any system for distributing benefits

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Recent Examples of inequities In 2023, one in five births were to a mother who received inadequate prenatal care, according to the report, with Hispanic and Black mothers facing the highest inequities. —

Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026 For Khazanchi, this could mean investigating other inequities in kidney disease, as well as finding other opportunities where policies with the goal of racial equity could be implemented. —

Anil Oza, STAT, 10 Mar. 2026 These differences may reflect prescriber preferences, inequities in health care or misconceptions among both patients and clinicians about safe dosing. —

Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026 Under the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, private individuals can sue public bodies for violations of the state constitution, but law does not explicitly authorize the attorney general to investigate and prosecute public bodies for systemic inequities, the way the federal Department of Justice can. —

Bryant Furlow, ProPublica, 9 Mar. 2026 Co-occurring mental health concerns often drive substance use, and social determinants such as housing stability, employment, access to care, and systemic inequities strongly shape outcomes. —

Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026 This lack of clarity can directly impact health outcomes and exacerbate existing inequities for Black women. —

Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Mar. 2026 None of this diminishes the need to address longstanding inequities in New York City’s property tax system. —

Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026 According to Proskauer, a Title IX consultant Duke had engaged around that time had raised concerns about inequities in facilities and other resources when judging comparable sports, like men’s and women’s basketball, or baseball and softball. —

Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026

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Lamarck, who in later life would often express his feelings of grievance against the injustices his colleagues inflicted on him, also had a quick and keen sense of obligation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Carefully avoiding quick judgement and slowly uncovering a long history of violence, injustices and destruction, the young filmmaker exposes the deep sadness of a once upon a time joyful and prosperous environment.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026