Synonyms of inequity

inequity

noun

(ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tē 

1

as in injustice

the state of being unfair or unjust

the inequity of the punishment led many people to believe that the defendant was being punished for his political beliefs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• injustice
• unfairness
• unjustness
• foulness
• dirtiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• justice
• equity
• fairness

2

as in wrong

unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this

the unavoidable inequities of any system for distributing benefits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• injustice
• wrong
• injury
• unfairness
• insult
• disservice
• unjustness
• shaft
• raw deal
• indignity
• affront
• outrage
• offense
• grievance
• slight
• slur
• beef
• complaint
• put-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• equity
• justice
• fairness
• equitableness
• cricket

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inequity

Recognizing, acknowledging and working to rectify, wherever possible, the moral blindspots, inequities and shortfalls of the past is not hatred for our nation, as some suggest. — James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

For 27 years, Save the Music has addressed systemic inequities in music education. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026

An algorithm trained on incomplete or unrepresentative data can reproduce inequities already present in healthcare, except now those decisions arrive wrapped in the appearance of objectivity. — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

To address those inequities, the bill required financial assistance to tribes, protection of tribal uses and more consultation on water projects. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026