lopsided

[ˌlɒpˈsaɪdɪd]

lopsided Definition

  • 1with one side lower or smaller than the other
  • 2unfairly balanced or unequal in size, amount, or importance

Using lopsided: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lopsided" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The picture frame was hanging lopsided on the wall.

  • Example

    The game was a lopsided victory for the home team.

  • Example

    The company's budget is lopsided, with too much money allocated to marketing and not enough to research and development.

lopsided Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with lopsided

  • a smile that is uneven or crooked

    Example

    He gave her a lopsided grin before walking away.

  • a competition or match in which one side is much stronger or more skilled than the other

    Example

    The championship game turned out to be a lopsided contest, with the visiting team winning by a wide margin.

  • an agreement or arrangement that is unfairly advantageous to one party over the other

    Example

    The contract was a lopsided deal, with all the benefits going to the employer and none to the employee.

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Summary: lopsided in Brief

The term 'lopsided' [ˌlɒpˈsaɪdɪd] refers to something that is uneven or unfairly balanced. It can describe physical objects like a picture frame or a smile, as in 'The picture frame was hanging lopsided on the wall.' It can also describe situations like a game or a budget, as in 'The game was a lopsided victory for the home team.' 'Lopsided' extends into phrases like 'a lopsided grin,' and 'a lopsided contest,' denoting an uneven or unfair situation.

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