inequalities

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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Bass noted that the Knicks have become a unifying force in a city plagued by huge social and economic inequalities.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Leo's predecessor Pope Francis spoke extensively on the subject, calling for AI to be regulated and warning that it could exacerbate inequalities.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The country includes regions with intensive agriculture, diverse climates and ecosystems, and significant social and geographic inequalities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

"Curriculum time for PE has declined, its non‑core status has reduced its perceived value, and inequalities in participation have widened as a result," the report states.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“We need to erase social inequalities, and very few countries have done that,” Farmer spoke up.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French