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1unequal
adjective un·equal \ˌən-ˈē-kwəl\
: not the same in a way that is unfair : giving more advantages, power, etc., to some people and less to other people for unfair reasons
: different in number, degree, quality, size, etc.
: not able to do what is needed
Full Definition of UNEQUAL
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
3
a : badly balanced or matched <an unequal contest> b : contracted between unequals <unequal marriages> c archaic : not equable
4
archaic : not equitable : unjust
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First Known Use of UNEQUAL
1565
Related to UNEQUAL
- Antonyms
- changeless, constant, stable, steady, unchanging, unvarying
Rhymes with UNEQUAL
2unequal
noun
Definition of UNEQUAL
: one that is not equal to another
First Known Use of UNEQUAL
1600
3unequal
adverb
Definition of UNEQUAL
archaic : in an unequal manner <unequal match'd — Shakespeare>
First Known Use of UNEQUAL
1602
UNEQUAL Defined for Kids
unequal
adjective un·equal \ˌən-ˈē-kwəl\
Definition of UNEQUAL for Kids
1
: not alike (as in size or value)
2
: badly balanced or matched <an unequal fight>
3
: not having the needed abilities <They proved unequal to the task.>
— un·equal·ly adverb
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