Synonyms of unequal

unequal

adjective

ˌən-ˈē-kwəl 

as in changing

not staying constant

unequal pulsations of the heart that might be a sign of trouble

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changing
• uneven
• varying
• unstable
• volatile
• changeful
• inconsistent
• variable
• erratic
• irregular
• unsteady
• fluctuating
• uncertain
• capricious
• unsettled
• mercurial
• changeable
• fickle
• fluid
• inconstant
• mutable
• choppy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• constant
• stable
• steady
• regular
• unvarying
• unchanging
• changeless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unequal

A matter of distance and brightness The stars that compose the Triangle — Vega, Altair, and Deneb — lie at very unequal distances from us, so their apparent brightness can give a misleading impression of their true luminosity. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026

But cricket’s finances and influence have increasingly concentrated around India, England and Australia, creating an unequal playing field. — Daniel Gallan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

But the summer months have also thrown into sharp relief the unequal way in which those decreases in violence have shown up across the city. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

These girls make mistakes and learn lessons while living in unfair, unequal and unjust societies in need of change. — Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026