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unequal

un·e·qual

unequal

 
pronunciation:
uhn i kwl
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of two or more things, not having the same amount, value, or quality; not equal.
They complained because the food was served in unequal portions.They both play the violin but with unequal ability.
antonyms:
equal, equivalent, even, identical
similar words:
unlike
definition 2: less than or inferior to that which another individual or group receives or experiences.
unequal payunequal treatment under the lawunequal housing
definition 3: not well balanced or matched.
There was no surprise as to the winner of this unequal contest.The art teacher was critical of the unequal composition of her drawing.
antonyms:
even
similar words:
lopsided, one-sided, uneven
definition 4: uneven or inconsistent; variable.
an unequal distribution
similar words:
lopsided, one-sided, uneven
definition 5: insufficient for some purpose or task (fol. by "to").
Unfortunately, he was unequal to the demands of the job.
antonyms:
competent, equal
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derivation: unequally (adv.)
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