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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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Compared to topics like public health or economic inequality, these regional climate differences have not been studied in as much detail.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

UConn coach Geno Auriemma said on Thursday that he thought the NCAA’s switch to the two-regional format was more of an inequality issue than anything provided during the 2020 tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

Different nations had different numbers of sachems, but the inequality meant little because all decisions had to be unanimous; the Five Nations regarded consensus as a social ideal.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann