Synonyms for inequality
ˌɪn ɪˈkwɒl ɪ tiin·equal·i·ty

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1. inequalitynoun

   Synonyms:
   inequation

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1. inequality

   Difference is the state or quality of being unlike or the amount of such unlikeness. A difference is in the things compared; a discrimination is in our judgment of them; a distinction is in our definition or description or mental image of them. Careful discrimination of real differences results in clear distinctions. Disparity is stronger than inequality, implying that one thing falls far below another; as, the disparity of our achievements when compared with our ideals. Dissimilarity is between things sharply contrasted; there may be a difference between those almost alike. There is a discrepancy in accounts that fail to balance. Variety involves more than two objects; so, in general, does diversity; variation is a difference in the condition or action of the same object at different times. Disagreement is not merely the lack, but the opposite, of agreement; it is a mild word for opposition and conflict; difference is sometimes used in the same sense.

   Synonyms:
   contrariety, contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, discrimination, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distinction, divergence, diversity, inconsistency, unlikeness, variation, variety

   Antonyms:
   agreement, consonance, harmony, identity, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity, uniformity, unity

   Preposition:
   Difference between the old and the new; differences among men; a difference in character; of action; of style; (less frequently) a difference (controversy) with a person; a difference of one thing from (incorrectly to) another.

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1. inequality

   Synonyms:
   disparity, disproportion, unevenness, inadequacy, dissimilarity, imparity

   Antonyms:
   equality, parity, coextension, adequacy, similarity, level, balance, identity

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1. inequalitynoun

   lack of equality

   "the growing inequality between rich and poor"

   Antonyms:
   equality

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1. • Difference

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1. inequalitynoun

   Synonyms:
   disparity, difference, diversity

2. inequalitynoun

   Synonyms:
   unevenness

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1. inequalitynoun

   Synonyms:
   disparity, disproportion, unevenness, irregularity, unfairness, injustice, inequation

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1. List of paraphrases for "inequality":

   inequity, inequalities, unequal, inequities, disparity, imbalance, unevenness, equality, unfairness, injustice, gap

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1. Natalia Kanem:

   Gender inequality is the most insidious and pervasive impediment to bodily autonomy. It starts from the cradle, gender unequal norms and attitudes lead to power imbalances that restrict women’s decision-making ... (driving) the expectation that women and girls will yield to others in all aspects of their lives.

2. Nancy Pelosi:

   Instead of combating food insecurity for millions, connecting workers to good-paying jobs or addressing income inequality, the administration is inflicting their draconian rule on millions of Americans across the nation who face the highest barriers to employment and economic stability.

3. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:

   I would like to see in a presidential candidate is one that has a coherent worldview and logic from which all these policy proposals are coming forward, i think Sen. Sanders has that. I also think Sen. Warren has that. I also want to see us centering( on) working people in the United States to stem income inequality( and) tackle climate change.

4. Ben Cohen:

   I mean, there might be some chocolate chips molded in the shape of a cap that you wear for graduation to symbolize his stance in favor of free college education and reduced student loan rates, i think that there might be equal numbers of peanuts and pecans to symbolize his initiatives to reduce economic inequality.

5. President Bill Clinton:

   I think what Senator Sanders is saying certainly makes sense in the terms of the inequality that we have. But we are not Denmark. I love Denmark. We’re the United States of America.