lopsided
Not even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the otherNot even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the other.
» It's a lopsided conflict.
Meaning
2 sensesNot even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the other.
Carrying a heavy suitcase, he walked with a lopsided gait.
having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other
(figuratively)Biased; not balanced between points of view
schief, einseitig
кривобокийkrivobokij, искривлённыйiskrivljónnyj, наклонённыйnaklonjónnyj
Examples
3 sentencesIt's a lopsided conflict.
The fight seems rather lopsided.
You can't seriously expect that they won't recognize you in that disguise. That lopsided, dime store moustache is a dead giveaway!
ruНельзя всерьёз ожидать, что они не узнают тебя при такой маскировке. Накладные усы из дешёвого магазина выдадут тебя с потрохами, если съедут набок! — astynk
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
From lop (“to hang loosely”) + side + -ed.From lop (“to hang loosely”) + side + -ed.
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Forms
more lopsided, most lopsided| Comparative | more lopsided Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most lopsided Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form