unequal
/ˌʌnˈikwəl/
adjective
- Not the same in amount, size, value, or status; not equal.
- The two teams were unequal in skill, so the game was not very exciting.
- They divided the cake into unequal pieces, which caused an argument.
- The distribution of wealth in the country is highly unequal.
- Not fair or balanced; giving one side an advantage.
- The tax system was criticized for being unequal, favoring the wealthy.
- Many people fight against unequal treatment based on gender or race.
- The contract created an unequal relationship between the employer and the worker.
- Not having the necessary ability or strength (usually followed by 'to').
- He felt unequal to the challenge of climbing the mountain.
- She was unequal to the demands of the job and had to resign.
- The old bridge was unequal to the weight of modern traffic.
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