inequitable

/in'ekwitəbl/

Thân thiện

The current tax system is widely seen as inequitable.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not equitable or fair; unjust: Describes something that is characterized by a lack of fairness or justice, often in the distribution of resources, treatment, or opportunities.

Usage

The adjective "inequitable" is used to describe systems, situations, distributions, or actions that are unfair. It is a formal term often used in legal, economic, and social justice contexts to critique policies or conditions that create or perpetuate unfairness.

Examples

• The court ruled the policy was inequitable and ordered it to be changed.
• There are concerns about the inequitable distribution of educational resources across the country.
• An inequitable tax burden falls disproportionately on low-income families.

Advanced Usage

• "Inequitable treatment": Unfair or discriminatory treatment of individuals or groups.
  • The report highlighted inequitable treatment of minority applicants in the hiring process.
• "Inequitable outcomes": Results that are unfair or unjust.
  • The policy, though well-intentioned, led to inequitable outcomes for rural communities.

Variants and Related Words

• Inequity (noun): Lack of fairness or justice; an instance of unfairness.
  • The new law aims to address the inequity in healthcare access.
• Inequitably (adverb): In an unfair or unjust manner.
  • The benefits were inequitably distributed among the team members.

Synonyms

• Unfair: Not based on or behaving according to principles of equality and justice.
• Unjust: Lacking in justice or fairness.
• Discriminatory: Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction.

Antonyms

• Equitable: Fair and impartial.
• Just: Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.
• Fair: In accordance with rules or standards; just.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Inequitable distribution": An unfair allocation of resources, wealth, or opportunities.
  • The inequitable distribution of wealth is a major social issue.
• "Inequitable system": A structure or set of rules that operates unfairly.
  • Activists are working to reform an inequitable system of criminal justice.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not equitable or fair
   • the inequitable division of wealth
   • inequitable taxation

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unjust