What is another word for unequal?

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈiːkwə͡l] (IPA)

The word "unequal" can be used to describe situations, relationships or circumstances that are unjust or disproportionate. Some of the synonyms for "unequal" include inequitable, uneven, unfair, unjust, imbalanced, partial, biased, discriminatory, disproportionate, one-sided, and lopsided. Each of these synonyms conveys a sense of imbalance or injustice that needs to be addressed. These words are often used to describe inequalities in wealth, power, or opportunity, as well as social or political systems that perpetuate inequality. By using these words, we can raise awareness of the problem and work towards creating a more just and equitable society.

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What are the opposite words for unequal?

Antonyms for the word "unequal" denote fairness, justice, and balance. Words like equal, even, balanced, and uniform are antonyms of unequal. These words describe a state where things are identical, evenly distributed, and quite fair. The term "equal" primarily refers to the equidistant points or units, whereas "balanced" means a state of equilibrium, stability, and a state where two opposing weights counterbalance one another. Likewise, "uniform" refers to identicality and sameness across multiple things. Therefore, antonyms of unequal indicate a state of balance, harmony, and consonance, showing that everything is in the exact proportion, order, and measure leading to equity and symmetry.

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Usage examples for Unequal

Thus had been ever, and was still, in the unequal struggles between human and inanimate nature, an incentive to go onward, ever onward, up the stepping-stones to ultimate success.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Entirely aside from the natural barriers in the way of returning eastward and northward, we were now utterly unequal to the task, for we had not the food to support us.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Now, while the labourers' wages were then, as a rule, unequal to maintain them in the way they lived, we know that their scale of living was much below that which is common among their class to-day.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae

Famous quotes with Unequal

  • It is wrong to use equal language for unequal actions.
    Peter Akinola
  • The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal.
    Aristotle
  • Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; but if anything is within the powers and province of man, believe that it is within your own compass also.
    Marcus Aurelius
  • Yes, free markets tend to produce unequal incomes. We should not be ashamed of that. On the contrary, our system is the envy of the world and should be a source of pride.
    Arthur C. Brooks
  • The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.
    Winston Churchill

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