INEQUITY Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word inequity. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INEQUITY
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unfairness | nounn | |||||||
noun • partiality that is not fair or equitable • injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards • an unjust act | ||||||||
bias | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation • a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric adjective satellite • slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric verb • influence in an unfair way • cause to be biased | ||||||||
discrimination | nounn | |||||||
noun • unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice • the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished | ||||||||
favoritism | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inclination to favor some person or group • unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice | ||||||||
imbalance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium • lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something | ||||||||
injustice | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unjust act • the practice of being unjust or unfair | ||||||||
partiality | nounn | |||||||
noun • a predisposition to like something • an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives | ||||||||
prejudice | nounn | |||||||
noun • a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation verb • disadvantage by prejudice • influence (somebody's) opinion in advance |