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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 not as good as what others receive.
The group of workers protested against unequal pay.
definition 3: not well balanced or matched.
We watched an unequal fight in the woods between a raccoon and a wolf.
similar words:
lopsided, one-sided, uneven
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derivation: unequally (adv.)
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