Lopsided

//ˈlɑp.saɪ.dɪd// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the other.

    "Carrying a heavy suitcase, he walked with a lopsided gait."

  2. 2
    biased; not balanced between points of view figuratively
Adjective
  1. 1
    turned or twisted toward one side wordnet
  2. 2
    having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other wordnet

Synonyms

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asymmetricalunevenanamorphousaskewaskewasymmetric

Antonyms

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even

Example

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"You can't seriously expect that they won't recognize you in that disguise. That lopsided, dime store moustache is a dead giveaway!"

Etymology

From lop (“to hang loosely”) + side + -ed.

Related phrases

top heavy

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