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

For anyone asking whether this kind of analysis—unequal parts interpretation, speculation, and evaluation—will save a worrying figure, the query imparts its own futility. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026

But high turnover limited the program's reach, and no teaching corps—however committed—could erase the effects of poverty, housing instability, or unequal access to opportunity. — Sonia Murrow, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

As past and present echo through the mountains, human encroachment and indifference threaten to erase their unique spirit, and his story becomes a reflection of an age-old, unequal struggle. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

The unequal distribution of parenting tasks is shaped not only by decisions within households, but also by expectations and routines outside the home. — Kristy Buzard, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026