unequal (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Definition

Not equal in size, amount, status, or value.

Examples

• The two countries have unequal access to resources.

• Their salaries were unequal due to differences in experience.

• The competition was unfair because the teams had unequal strengths.

How to Use unequal

unequal to (prepositional phrase)

Not capable of dealing with a particular task or challenge. — "He felt unequal to the demands of the new job."

Synonyms of unequal

Words with a similar meaning to unequal:

• different
• disparate
• lopsided
• unfair

Antonyms of unequal

Words with the opposite meaning to unequal:

• equal
• even

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