Definition of unequal
1a : not of the same measurement, quantity, or number as anotherb : not like or not the same as another in degree, worth, or status
3a : badly balanced or matched an unequal contestb : contracted between unequals unequal marriagesc archaic : not equable
4 archaic : not equitable : unjust
5 : inadequate, insufficient unequal to the task
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Examples of unequal in a Sentence
unequal academic standards for male and female students
unequal justice based on race
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First Known Use of unequal
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unequal
Definition of unequal
: one that is not equal to another
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First Known Use of unequal
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Definition of unequal
archaic
: in an unequal manner unequal match'd — William Shakespeare
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First Known Use of unequal
1602
UNEQUAL Defined for English Language Learners
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: not the same in a way that is unfair : giving more advantages, power, etc., to some people and less to other people for unfair reasons
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: different in number, degree, quality, size, etc.
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: not able to do what is needed
UNEQUAL Defined for Kids
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1 : not alike (as in size or value)
2 : badly balanced or matched an unequal fight
3 : not having the needed abilities They proved unequal to the task.
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