inequitable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inequitableness noun
- inequitably adverb
Etymology
Origin of inequitable
Example Sentences
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As scholars like Amanda Frost, Kate Masur and Martha Jones demonstrate, abolitionists and free Black activists used the concept of citizenship by birthright to make claims of freedom and otherwise challenge inequitable and terrifying circumstances.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
“It risks becoming inequitable and inefficient,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
But the distribution of income from their exploitation is seen as inequitable, benefiting mostly the mining companies and not the local population.
From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025
“So my biggest fear is my children are going to be significantly disadvantaged to everyone else in Scotland. It just seems very inequitable and unfair that, due to financial decisions children's education going to suffer.”
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024
Mr. Bright had the patent evidence all around him of the misery which the inequitable adjustment of the tariff had created.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 by Various
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