segregative

adjective

Definition of segregativenext
as in inequitable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregative
  1. inequitable
  2. unjust
  3. unequal
  4. unfair
  5. partisan
  6. discriminatory
  7. prejudicial
  8. biased
Adjective
  • Additionally, without federal oversight, public education could become even more inequitable, with Black and low-income communities likely facing more significant funding loss.
    Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Ineffective or inequitable access to learning and development opportunities could stifle career advancement and innovation in the workplace as technology continues to evolve.
    Dave Barnett, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of inequitable
Adjective
  • Despite staggering landscapes, the world is squalid and unjust.
    Daniel Eagan, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The West’s diplomatic activity, although intense, has been confined to supporting Ukraine against what Western capitals consider an unjust invasion.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of unjust
Adjective
  • But the race also exemplified research that shows obstacles female candidates face, primarily unequal expectations.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
  • This disparity is rooted in systemic issues such as unequal access to quality education, economic opportunities and financial services.
    Monique Johnson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of unequal
Adjective
  • For many years, Hamilton fought against the unfair restrictions put on drivers — including protesting against FIA race director’s Niels Wittich ban on drivers from wearing body piercings or neck chains during the race.
    Kanika Talwar, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Section 301 tariffs are imposed on foreign goods from countries the U.S. deems to be engaging in unfair trade practices.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of unfair
Adjective
  • But Evans ran on partisan lines anyway, playing up his Republican affiliation and appealing to the MAGA faction of Arizona's electorate.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The vote was largely partisan, with 204 Republicans voting yea and 183 Democrats voting nay (an equal number of Republicans and Democrats—15 each—sat this one out).
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of partisan
Adjective
  • Due to discriminatory housing laws such as redlining, many communities of color live in pre-existing high-flood-risk zones.
    Patricia McIlreavy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Opponents argue that Proposition 2 is discriminatory because lower-income districts would get a bigger share of the money.
    Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of discriminatory
Adjective
  • But with Lee openly referring to Qua, prosecutors allowed the jury to presume that the co-defendants were in jail, a detail that was meant to be concealed because it is considered prejudicial.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Rather than using the videotape as trial evidence, alongside other evidence that gives it context and meaning, the agents misused it in the most prejudicial and damaging way possible.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of prejudicial
Adjective
  • Sometimes the responses of the AI are obviously biased, while at other times the bias is subtle and difficult to directly discern.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Critics argue their checks are insufficient, biased, applied inconsistently, or simply ineffective.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of biased
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“Segregative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregative. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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