unequal
Americanadjective
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not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc..
People are unequal in their capacities.
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not adequate, as in amount, power, ability, etc. (usually followed byto ).
strength unequal to the task.
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not evenly proportioned or balanced; not having the parts alike or symmetrical.
an unequal leaf.
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uneven or variable in character, quality, etc.
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Obsolete. inequitable; unfair; unjust.
noun
adjective
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not equal in quantity, size, rank, value, etc
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(foll by to) inadequate; insufficient
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not evenly balanced
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(of character, quality, etc) irregular; varying; inconsistent
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(of a contest, etc) having competitors of different ability
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obsolete unjust
Other Word Forms
- subunequal adjective
- subunequally adverb
- subunequalness noun
- unequally adverb
- unequalness noun
Etymology
Origin of unequal
Example Sentences
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If food companies can adapt their playbooks to an increasingly unequal consumer base, today’s discount could be an opportunity for investors.
The race to get into hot AI startups has led to unequal deals for investors, raising questions about how much companies are really worth.
"If you control the water, the relationship immediately becomes unequal."
From BBC
Researchers attribute part of this disparity to social and structural factors, including unequal access to health care, differences in educational opportunities, and known biases in cognitive testing.
From Science Daily
He added that the unequal treatment of adults and children "must end" by tackling obesity, protecting mental health, reducing exposure to nicotine and boosting vaccinations in children.
From BBC
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