inequity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of INEQUITY

the state of being unfair or unjust <the inequity of the punishment led many people to believe that the defendant was being punished for his political beliefs>

Synonyms inequity, unfairness, unjustness

Related Words dirtiness, foulness

Antonyms equity, fairness, justice

unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this <the unavoidable inequities of any system for distributing benefits>

Synonyms inequity, injury, injustice, raw deal, shaft, unfairness, unjustness, wrong

Related Words affront, indignity, insult, offense (or offence), outrage, put-down, slight, slur; beef, complaint, grievance

Near Antonyms cricket

Antonyms equitableness, equity, fairness, justice

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