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unequal

[ uhn-ee-kwuhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.:
People are unequal in their capacities.
not adequate, as in amount, power, ability, etc. (usually followed by to ):
strength unequal to the task.
not evenly proportioned or balanced; not having the parts alike or symmetrical:
an unequal leaf.
uneven or variable in character, quality, etc.
Obsolete. inequitable; unfair; unjust.

unequals, persons or things not equal to each other:
a contest between obvious unequals.

unequal

/ ʌnˈiːkwəl /

Origin of unequal¹

First recorded in 1525–35; un- ¹ + equal

But at the same time, markets involve people in new roles and relationships, which can feel just as mandatory and unequal.

The problem comes in when unequal economic power extorts emotional work.

Similarly, the video selections for each contestant were wildly unequal, for no apparent reason.

The grossly unequal societies we now know were beginning to form.

The most recent numbers place it as the seventh-most unequal among 35 OECD states.

The segments of the corolla are pointed but on some varieties unequal, particularly that of Shiraz tobacco.

Those varieties of the plant with heart-shaped leaves have paniculated flowers with unequal cups.

The courage of the natives proved unequal to the danger of facing such a charge.

Mr. Alsop was thought to be of good heart, but unequal, as Mr. Scott affirmed, "to the trust in point of abilities."

The writer made its acquaintance in 1866, when it was tuned on the unequal temperament system.

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