Lopsided: meaning, definitions and examples

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lopsided

[ ˈlɒpˌsaɪdɪd ]

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description

Having one side or part that is larger or heavier than the other. Not symmetrical.

Synonyms

asymmetrical, uneven

Examples of usage

The lopsided bookshelf leaned to one side.
Her lopsided grin showed her amusement.

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score

Characterized by an unequal score or result in a competition or comparison.

Synonyms

unequal

Examples of usage

The team suffered a lopsided defeat.
The lopsided voting favored one candidate over the others.

Translations

Translations of the word "lopsided" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desequilibrado

🇮🇳 असंतुलित

🇩🇪 unausgewogen

🇮🇩 tidak seimbang

🇺🇦 незбалансований

🇵🇱 nierówny

🇯🇵 不均衡な

🇫🇷 déséquilibré

🇪🇸 desequilibrado

🇹🇷 dengesiz

🇰🇷 불균형한

🇸🇦 غير متوازن

🇨🇿 nevyvážený

🇸🇰 nevyvážený

🇨🇳 不平衡的

🇸🇮 neuravnotežen

🇮🇸 ójafnvægi

🇰🇿 теңгерілмеген

🇬🇪 არათანაბარი

🇦🇿 tarazlı olmayan

🇲🇽 desequilibrado

Word origin

The term 'lopsided' originated from the combination of 'lop' meaning 'hang limply,' and 'side,' indicating one of the two halves of an object. The word has been in use since the early 19th century and has evolved to describe not only physical imbalances but also figurative disparities in various contexts.