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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The disparity is fueling inequality to a degree that may be closer to the Gilded Age of the late 1800s than the inflationary 1970s, says Swonk.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

One could argue that AI will "simplify" jobs, reducing performance gaps between people and inequality in pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Like a cracked mirror, they reflect other trends in British society, including lacklustre income growth, inequality and the boom in online shopping.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But this reflects another problem: inequality, because it tends to be places that are already wealthier that have less High Street crime.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Does inequality have to mean indignity?” she asked.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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