inequitable
adjective
in·eq·ui·ta·ble
(ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tə-bəl 
: not equitable : unfair
an inequitable distribution of funds
Examples of inequitable in a Sentence
They protested the inequitable treatment of employees.
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Think of a pandemic treaty as a grand social bargain to protect future generations from the devastating and inequitable impacts of pandemics.
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Lawrence O. Gostin, Scientific American, 19 June 2024
The authors suggest that instead of complaining about inequitable trading practices, market economies should create a separate trading community outside the WTO that implements market principles among themselves.
—Andrew J. Nathan, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2022
Black Americans experience injustice, hostility, and inequitable treatment based on their skin color, race, and ethnicity.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 17 June 2024
Some advocates argue that Clutch’s encampment approach has led to more inequitable distribution of resources by focusing help on those living in areas causing leaders the most political headaches, rather than necessarily the most vulnerable in a city.
—Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 29 May 2024
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Lawrence O. Gostin, Scientific American, 19 June 2024
The authors suggest that instead of complaining about inequitable trading practices, market economies should create a separate trading community outside the WTO that implements market principles among themselves.
—Andrew J. Nathan, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2022
Black Americans experience injustice, hostility, and inequitable treatment based on their skin color, race, and ethnicity.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 17 June 2024
Some advocates argue that Clutch’s encampment approach has led to more inequitable distribution of resources by focusing help on those living in areas causing leaders the most political headaches, rather than necessarily the most vulnerable in a city.
—Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 29 May 2024
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inequitable
adjective
in·eq·ui·ta·ble
in-ˈe-kwi-tə-bəl
: contrary to the principles of equity : not fair or just
inequitable conduct
inequitably
adverb
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