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Inequality

/ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti/

An unfair, not equal, state.

📖 Definitions of "Inequality"

noun

1
An unfair, not equal, state.
2
A statement that of two quantities one is specifically less than (or greater than) another. Symbol: < or \leq or > or \geq or \ne, as appropriate.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
equalitynoun	The fact of being equal.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
inequitynoun	A lack of equity (justice).
unfairnessnoun	(uncountable) The state of being unfair; lack of justice.
injusticenoun	Violation of the rights of another person or people.
unfairverb	Not fair.
unevenverb	Not level or smooth.
disproportionnoun	The state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance.
disparitynoun	(uncountable) The state of being unequal; difference.
unequalnoun	Not the same.
imbalancenoun	The property of not being in balance.
asymmetrynoun	Absence of symmetry or proportion between the parts of a thing, or a distinction that produces such a lack of symmetry.
unevennessnoun	(uncountable) The quality or characteristic of being uneven; irregularity; inconsistency; the lack of smoothness or continuity.
lacknoun	A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
inadequacynoun	A lack of competence or ability.
discrepancynoun	An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.
disadvantagenoun	A weakness or undesirable characteristic; con; drawback.
iniquitynoun	(uncountable) Deviation from what is right; gross injustice, sin, wickedness.
disequilibriumnoun	The loss of equilibrium or stability, especially due to an imbalance of forces.
divergencenoun	The state or degree of being divergent: of diverging.
disqualificationnoun	The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified
differencenoun	(uncountable) The quality of being different.