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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In Washington, Iran hawks have read it as a lopsided arrangement, more generous to Tehran than even the 2015 nuclear deal.
—
Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026
The Brazilians will be under pressure to secure a lopsided win after the uninspiring performance against Morocco.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Houston This is a lopsided match on paper, but let’s set expectations for where this ranks in a World Cup full of games like this.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Look at how lopsided the match was in favor of Spain.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
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Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026
The Brazilians will be under pressure to secure a lopsided win after the uninspiring performance against Morocco.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Houston This is a lopsided match on paper, but let’s set expectations for where this ranks in a World Cup full of games like this.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Look at how lopsided the match was in favor of Spain.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lopsided
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“Lopsided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lopsided. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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