Meaning & use
unequal
Not equal in size, amount, or value, or, in the case of a contest, heavily one-sided.
See it in a sentence
The two candidates ran an unequal race with vastly different budgets.
Critics argue the tax system creates unequal treatment for different income groups.
A note on using this word
Unequal often describes fairness or balance, as in unequal pay, rather than simple numerical difference.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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