as in changing
not staying constant
unequal pulsations of the heart that might be a sign of trouble
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unequal
Clairet alleges her tenure at Disney started on unequal footing, accusing the company of hiring a man for the same work but with a more senior title and higher pay.
—
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Such a world would be more unequal because older people have had more years to accumulate wealth and enjoy the benefits of compound returns.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Advertisement The impacts of Hurricane Katrina were deeply unequal on a scale unseen in prior tragedies, vividly demonstrating how inequities, including along lines of race and income, amplify disaster impacts and shape the disaster response and recovery process.
—Manann Donoghoe, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Since the first South African diamond was discovered in 1867, mining has played an outsized role in shaping the country and its uniquely unequal society.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unequal
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Such a world would be more unequal because older people have had more years to accumulate wealth and enjoy the benefits of compound returns.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Advertisement The impacts of Hurricane Katrina were deeply unequal on a scale unseen in prior tragedies, vividly demonstrating how inequities, including along lines of race and income, amplify disaster impacts and shape the disaster response and recovery process.
—Manann Donoghoe, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Since the first South African diamond was discovered in 1867, mining has played an outsized role in shaping the country and its uniquely unequal society.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unequal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequal
uneven
Adjective
-
Conventional cooling systems often rely on cold plates that offer indirect contact with battery cells, which can result in uneven temperature distribution.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
-
Polishing and setting diamonds on uneven surfaces is a rare skill and Chopard does it all in-house.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unequal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequal. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share