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inequality

[in-i-kwol-i-tee] / ˌɪn ɪˈkwɒl ɪ ti /
NOUN
prejudice; lack of balance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bias difference discrimination disparity diversity injustice unfairness
STRONG
asperity contrast disproportion dissimilarity dissimilitude irregularity partisanship roughness unevenness unjustness variation
WEAK
imparity incommensurateness one-sidedness preferentiality unequivalence
Antonyms
STRONGEST
alikeness equality fairness impartiality likeness sameness similarity uniformity
STRONG
agreement evenness kindness regularity
WEAK
balance

Example Sentences

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It’s a small but positive shift for students as income inequality widens, leaving most households with fewer resources as prices rise all around.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The BlackRock CEO’s annual letter urges broader participation in markets as a defense against widening wealth inequality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

It then adopted policies aimed at increasing local ownership in businesses and tackling racial inequality.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The rise of artificial intelligence risks widening income inequality, Larry Fink has warned.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

One is to allow inequality in the other intervals.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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