unequal

  • 11unequal — un|e|qual [ʌnˈi:kwəl] adj 1.) used to describe a situation or a social system which is unfair because some groups or people have more power than others →↑inequality ▪ an unequal contest ▪ the unequal distribution of wealth 2.) not equal in number …

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  • 12unequal — adjective 1 not equal in number, amount, or level: of unequal size/length etc: two posts of unequal length | be/unequal in size/weight etc: the baskets were unequal in weight and looked likely to topple 2 unfairly treating different people or… …

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  • 13unequal — un|e|qual [ ʌn ikwəl ] adjective 1. ) not giving the same treatment or opportunities to everyone, and therefore unfair: Women claimed they were given unequal treatment. There is little doubt that access to education in this country is highly… …

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  • 14unequal — UK [ʌnˈiːkwəl] / US [ʌnˈɪkwəl] adjective 1) not giving the same treatment or opportunities to everyone, and therefore unfair Women claimed they were given unequal treatment. There is little doubt that access to education in this country is highly …

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  • 15unequal — I. adjective Date: 1565 1. a. not of the same measurement, quantity, or number as another b. not like or not the same as another in degree, worth, or status 2. not uniform ; variable, uneven 3. a. badly balanced or matched < an unequal c …

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  • 16unequal — /ʌnˈikwəl/ (say un eekwuhl) adjective 1. not equal; not of the same quantity, value, rank, ability, merit, etc.: unequal size. 2. not evenly proportioned or balanced; not having the parts alike or symmetrical: an unequal leaf. 3. not even or&#8230; …

  • 17unequal — adjective 1) they are unequal in length Syn: different, dissimilar, unalike, unlike, disparate, unmatched, uneven, irregular, varying, variable, asymmetrical Ant: identical 2) t …

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  • 18unequal — unequally, adv. unequalness, n. /un ee kweuhl/, adj. 1. not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities. 2. not adequate, as in amount, power, ability, etc. (usually fol. by to):&#8230; …

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  • 19unequal — adj. unequal to * * * [ʌn iːkwəl] unequal to …

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  • 20unequal to — adjective not meeting requirements unequal to the demands put upon him • Syn: ↑incapable, ↑incompetent • Similar to: ↑inadequate, ↑unequal • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …

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