inequitable
adjective
in·eq·ui·ta·ble
(ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tə-bəl 
: not equitable : unfair
an inequitable distribution of funds
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They protested the inequitable treatment of employees.
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That inequitable dynamic needs to end.
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
For a century and a half, African American property owners have been paying too much (thanks to distorted assessments and racialized real estate markets) and receiving too little (thanks to the inequitable distribution of public services).
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Congestion pricing is often very unpopular when first introduced, and is (sometimes rightly) viewed as profitable but inequitable.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In essence, many workers outside the specific tip-earning and overtime categories would see no new relief, and some could perceive the measures as inequitable.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
For a century and a half, African American property owners have been paying too much (thanks to distorted assessments and racialized real estate markets) and receiving too little (thanks to the inequitable distribution of public services).
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Congestion pricing is often very unpopular when first introduced, and is (sometimes rightly) viewed as profitable but inequitable.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In essence, many workers outside the specific tip-earning and overtime categories would see no new relief, and some could perceive the measures as inequitable.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Inequitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inequitable. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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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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