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nonsymmetrical

adjective

Definition of nonsymmetricalnext
as in asymmetrical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonsymmetrical
  1. asymmetrical
  2. unequal
  3. disproportionate
  4. lopsided
  5. unbalanced
  6. abnormal
Adjective
  • In the new era of asymmetric warfare, advanced variants of Thales’ 70mm rockets are increasingly well suited to counter-drone missions, delivering reliable and scalable effectiveness against evolving aerial threats, according to a press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The garment was a deep shade of purple, almost eggplant, and featured an asymmetric neckline that draped over a single shoulder, transitioning into a thin midsection with cutouts on either side.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of asymmetrical
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of unequal
Adjective
  • If little credible information existed beforehand, the controversy will likely occupy a disproportionate share of what people find.
    — Evan Nierman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • And Sunday, despite being dealt a loss and QBs often getting the disproportionate amount of blame and credit for losses and wins, was a success.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of disproportionate
Adjective
  • Detroit won 31-29, but the lopsided blow-by-blow revealed the ingenuity of their staffs and players.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This lack of awareness was on show in 2025, when, fearful of a trade war, Brussels squandered its own leverage and signed off on a lopsided framework with Washington.
    — JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of lopsided
Adjective
  • Studies show that, without shorebirds, coastlines erode more quickly, trap less carbon, and are more likely to become unbalanced.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • If they’re left in storage for too long, their flavor, aroma, and structure can fade or become unbalanced, even if the bottle has never been opened.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of unbalanced
Adjective
  • Taking prescribed medications, following up on abnormal test results and addressing chronic health conditions rather than putting them off are all ways to support long-term vascular and brain health.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Holtec is developing the Pioneer units around its SMR-300 reactor, which uses passive safety systems designed to respond to abnormal conditions without relying on active operator intervention.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of abnormal
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“Nonsymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonsymmetrical. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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