Inequitable
(adjective)
- Not fair or just; not treating all people equally.
- Not giving equal or impartial treatment to all parties involved.
Origin:
From the latin word "inequitas" meaning unjust or unfair.
Examples:
- The judge's decision was seen as inequitable by many, as it favored one party over another.
- The company's new promotion policy was widely criticized as inequitable and discriminatory.
- His distribution of chores was inequitable, as he always gave himself the easiest tasks.
- The school's funding allocation was inequitable, with the wealthier schools receiving more resources.
- The company's layoffs were perceived as inequitable, as they disproportionately affected older workers.