Definition of Unequal
Unequal
un·equal
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
dissimilar or different, not equal in value, size, or quality/amount;
e.g. The bread was cut into unequal slices, with some being much thicker than the others.
(adjective)
uneven or unbalanced, not fair due to one side having an advantage over the other;
e.g. The competition was unequal because one team was far stronger than the other.
(adjective)
somehow inadequate for something, not having enough resources or abilities to meet a challenge;
e.g. He believed that he was unequal to the responsibility that had been given to him.
(noun)
a person or thing who/that belongs to a different level or status than another and that is therefore not equal;
e.g. You cannot treat someone like an unequal if they are providing you with a service.
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