lopsided

adjective
UK: /ˌlɒpˈsaɪdɪd/
US: /ˌlɑːpˈsaɪdɪd/

  1. Uneven or not balanced; with one side lower or smaller than the other.

    1. The cake was cut in a lopsided way.
    2. The company's lopsided focus on short-term profits has led to neglect of long-term investment.

  2. Not symmetrical; with one side different or disproportionate to the other.

    1. He flashed a lopsided grin at the camera.
    2. The election results were lopsided, with one party winning by a huge margin in most districts.

Synonyms

uneven unequal disproportionate unbalanced asymmetrical askew crooked
lopsided adverb

  1. In an uneven or unbalanced manner; leaning to one side.

    1. The picture hung lopsided on the wall.
    2. The negotiation process developed lopsided, favouring the buyer heavily.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lopsided" in English means: Uneven or not balanced; with one side lower or smaller than the other., Not symmetrical; with one side different or disproportionate to the other..

The phonetic transcription of "lopsided" is /ˌlɒpˈsaɪdɪd/ in British English and /ˌlɑːpˈsaɪdɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lopsided": uneven, unequal, disproportionate, unbalanced, asymmetrical, askew, crooked.

Example usage of "lopsided": "The cake was cut in a lopsided way.". More examples on the page.