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unequal

adjective · noun

Showing unequal , the base form of “unequaled”.

Simple meaning

Not the same.

Pronunciation

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uhneekwuhl

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əˈnikwəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Not the same.

  2. Out of balance.

  3. Erratic, inconsistent.

noun

  1. One who is not an equal.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

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Antonyms

Sense: one who is not an equal

equalequivalent

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