Inequitable: meaning, definitions and examples
⛔️
inequitable
[ ˌɪnˈekwɪtəbəl ]
social justice
Not fair or just; unfair; biased.
Synonyms
biased, discriminatory, inequal, unfair, unjust
Examples of usage
- The distribution of resources was deemed inequitable by the committee.
- The inequitable treatment of certain groups in society must be addressed.
- Her inequitable actions led to widespread criticism.
- The inequitable pay gap between men and women continues to be a major issue.
- The company's policies were criticized for being inequitable.
Translations
Translations of the word "inequitable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inequívoco
🇮🇳 अन्यायपूर्ण
🇩🇪 ungerecht
🇮🇩 tidak adil
🇺🇦 несправедливий
🇵🇱 niesprawiedliwy
🇯🇵 不公平
🇫🇷 injuste
🇪🇸 injusto
🇹🇷 adaletsiz
🇰🇷 불공평한
🇸🇦 غير عادل
🇨🇿 nespravedlivý
🇸🇰 nespravodlivý
🇨🇳 不公平
🇸🇮 nepravičen
🇮🇸 óréttlátur
🇰🇿 әділетсіз
🇬🇪 უსამართლო
🇦🇿 ədalətsiz
🇲🇽 injusto
Word origin
The word 'inequitable' originated from the Latin word 'inequitabilis', which means 'unjust' or 'unfair'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of equity and fairness has been a fundamental aspect of social and legal systems throughout history, with 'inequitable' being used to describe situations that lack fairness or justice.
See also: equitability, equitably.