unequal

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈiːkwəl/
US: /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

  1. Not the same in size, strength, or quality.

    1. The two piles of books were unequal.
    2. The team faced an unequal contest against a much stronger opponent resulting in a swift defeat.

  2. Not fair or balanced.

    1. The rules felt unequal to everyone.
    2. The unequal distribution of resources across different regions created significant social tensions.

Synonyms

uneven disparate unbalanced unfair

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unequal" in English means: Not the same in size, strength, or quality., Not fair or balanced..

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

Synonyms for "unequal": uneven, disparate, unbalanced, unfair.

Example usage of "unequal": "The two piles of books were unequal.". More examples on the page.