lopsided
adjective
lop·sid·ed
ˈläp-ˌsī-dəd 
1
: leaning to one side
2
: lacking in balance, symmetry, or proportion : disproportionately heavy on one side
a lopsided vote of 99–1
lopsidedly
adverb
lopsidedness
noun
Examples of lopsided in a Sentence
The house had a lopsided porch.
They won the game by a lopsided score of 25–3.
a lopsided vote of 99 to 1
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Now Becerra is on the verge of another break — facing Republican former Fox news commentator Steve Hilton in a lopsided fall contest.
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George Skelton, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
In stark contrast to Friday night’s lopsided 6-0 loss, Saturday’s win showcased the kind of adaptability Miami will need to stay afloat as its rotation remains short-handed.
—Tyler Carmona
june 6, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Still, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were brilliant throughout this run, and OKC’s depth (aided by a lopsided 2024 offseason trade for Alex Caruso) suffocated top-heavy teams like Denver.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
In a lopsided game Wednesday, the Dodgers didn’t need Ohtani to pitch any deeper than the sixth inning.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
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George Skelton, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
In stark contrast to Friday night’s lopsided 6-0 loss, Saturday’s win showcased the kind of adaptability Miami will need to stay afloat as its rotation remains short-handed.
—Tyler Carmona
june 6, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Still, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were brilliant throughout this run, and OKC’s depth (aided by a lopsided 2024 offseason trade for Alex Caruso) suffocated top-heavy teams like Denver.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
In a lopsided game Wednesday, the Dodgers didn’t need Ohtani to pitch any deeper than the sixth inning.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
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“Lopsided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lopsided. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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