as in unfair
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not fair or equal
They protested the inequitable treatment of employees.
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Recent Examples of inequitable
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).
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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
Yet even as the state began to take over, education remained inequitable for Alaska Natives.
—Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2025
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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
Yet even as the state began to take over, education remained inequitable for Alaska Natives.
—Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequitable
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The independent agency is in charge of investigating and adjudicating complaints about unfair labor practices and protecting U.S. workers' rights to form unions.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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In sum, the Fisheries Order seeks to strengthen the U.S. fishing industry and support American fishermen by reducing regulatory burdens, combating unfair foreign trade practices, and enhancing domestic seafood production and exports.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Being Wealthy In Mexico–Average Net Worth And The Top 10% Statista data shows that Mexico is one of the most unequal countries in Latin America in terms of wealth distribution.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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One of the biggest caveats is the unequal division of household chores, which can leave one person doing most of the work while others contribute little to nothing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Unlike the Roman prelate, though, Bukele is more than happy to keep his hands filthy with an unjust persecution.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In work settings, this can manifest when employees are coerced into unethical practices or are subjected to unjust treatment, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and betrayal.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Inequitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequitable. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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