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lopsidedly

[ˈlɒpˌsaɪdɪdli ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in a crooked or uneven manner

In a lopsided manner; not evenly or symmetrically.

Synonyms

asymmetrically, crookedly, unevenly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
lopsidedly	Used when something is noticeably uneven or unbalanced, often in a figurative sense when describing situations, arguments, or outcomes. The team lost lopsidedly in the final match The two sides of the debate were lopsidedly matched, making the discussion unfair
unevenly	Can describe both physical and metaphorical imbalances or irregularities, commonly used in everyday context to talk about surfaces, distributions, or performances. The carpet was laid unevenly, causing people to trip The distribution of resources in the region was unevenly handled, leading to discontent
crookedly	Often used to describe something physically bent, twisted, or not straight. It has a slightly negative connotation, implying something is wrong or imperfect. He smiled crookedly, hiding his true feelings The picture was hung crookedly, making the whole wall look off
asymmetrically	Appropriate in more formal or technical contexts, such as when describing shapes, designs, or scientific phenomena that lack symmetry. The design of the sculpture was asymmetrically balanced, creating a unique visual effect Some minerals crystallize asymmetrically, resulting in complex structures

Examples of usage

The picture frame hung lopsidedly on the wall.
His glasses were perched lopsidedly on the bridge of his nose.

^{Context #2 | Adverb}

with an imbalance or bias

In a way that shows a lack of balance or fairness.

Synonyms

biasedly, unequally, unfairly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
lopsidedly	When something is uneven or not balanced, often physically or visually. The painting was hung lopsidedly on the wall The table stands lopsidedly due to its uneven legs
unfairly	When a situation, action, or treatment is not just or equal; often has a negative connotation. She felt she was graded unfairly on her exam Employees were unfairly dismissed from their jobs
unequally	When something is not the same or not distributed evenly; can refer to quantities, opportunities, or treatment. The inheritance was divided unequally among the siblings Resources are distributed unequally in different regions
biasedly	When an opinion or action shows preference unfairly towards one side or group; often used in discussions about opinions, judgments, and media. The judge ruled biasedly in favor of the defendant The article was written biasedly, favoring one political party

Examples of usage

The debate was lopsidedly in favor of the opposition.
She smiled lopsidedly, knowing she had won the argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "lopsidedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assimétricamente

🇮🇳 असमान रूप से

🇩🇪 ungleichmäßig

🇮🇩 tidak seimbang

🇺🇦 нерівномірно

🇵🇱 nierówno

🇯🇵 不均衡に (fukinkō ni)

🇫🇷 de manière inégale

🇪🇸 desigualmente

🇹🇷 dengesiz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불균형하게 (bulgyunhyeonghage)

🇸🇦 بشكل غير متوازن

🇨🇿 nerovnoměrně

🇸🇰 nerovnomerne

🇨🇳 不均匀地 (bù jūnyún dì)

🇸🇮 nepravilno

🇮🇸 ójafnt

🇰🇿 теңсіз

🇬🇪 არათანაბრად

🇦🇿 bərabərsiz

🇲🇽 desigualmente

Etymology

The word 'lopsidedly' originates from the combination of 'lop' meaning to hang or let hang loosely, and 'sided' implying favoring one side over the other. It first appeared in the mid-19th century as a descriptive term to convey the idea of unevenness or imbalance in various contexts.