as in uneven
inclined or twisted to one side
the portrait in the foyer was lopsided, so I straightened it while I was waiting
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Its adjustable light gently distributes warmth to the top of the candle, encouraging the wax to melt in a uniform layer, preventing tunneling and lopsided burns in the process.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
Even with some lopsided finishes so far, Wade’s enthusiasm hasn’t wavered on the broadcast.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2024
Sunday’s lopsided affair came a day after the Braves hit three home runs in a 4-0 win on Saturday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 July 2024
The answer is not to cut off all U.S. aid or rush into a lopsided deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
—Jakub Grygiel, Foreign Affairs, 25 July 2024
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
Even with some lopsided finishes so far, Wade’s enthusiasm hasn’t wavered on the broadcast.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2024
Sunday’s lopsided affair came a day after the Braves hit three home runs in a 4-0 win on Saturday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 July 2024
The answer is not to cut off all U.S. aid or rush into a lopsided deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
—Jakub Grygiel, Foreign Affairs, 25 July 2024
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“Lopsided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lopsided. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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