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- [lop-sahy-did]
- /ˈlɒpˈsaɪ dɪd/
- /ˌlɒpˈsaɪd.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lop-sahy-did]
- /ˈlɒpˈsaɪ dɪd/
Definitions of lopsided word
- adjective lopsided heavier, larger, or more developed on one side than on the other; unevenly balanced; unsymmetrical. 1
- adjective lopsided leaning to one side. 1
- noun lopsided With one side lower or smaller than the other. 1
- adjective lopsided not symmetrical 1
- adjective lopsided uneven, unbalanced 1
- adjective lopsided Something that is lopsided is uneven because one side is lower or heavier than the other. 0
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Origin of lopsided
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15; lop2 + sided
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Parts of speech for Lopsided
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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lopsided popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lopsided
adj lopsided
- unequal — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- one-sided — considering but one side of a matter or question; partial or unfair: a one-sided judgment.
- unbalanced — not balanced or not properly balanced.
- askew — Something that is askew is not straight or not level with what it should be level with.
- asymmetrical — Something that is asymmetrical has two sides or halves that are different in shape, size, or style.
Antonyms for lopsided
adj lopsided
- level — having no part higher than another; having a flat or even surface.
- balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
- straight — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
adjective lopsided
- even — Flat and smooth.
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