lopsided
adjective
lop·sid·ed
ˈläp-ˌsī-dəd 
1
: leaning to one side
2
: lacking in balance, symmetry, or proportion : disproportionately heavy on one side
a lopsided vote of 99–1
lopsidedly
adverb
lopsidedness
noun
Examples of lopsided in a Sentence
The house had a lopsided porch.
They won the game by a lopsided score of 25–3.
a lopsided vote of 99 to 1
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In the first photo, taken at a lopsided angle, Steve poses with his arm around Mina while their daughter Charlie, 4, wraps her arms around his leg.
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Erin Clements, People.com, 12 June 2025
While a month-long, 32-team showdown might initially sound appealing, the considerable gap in quality between European clubs and their global counterparts could result in a lopsided competition.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
In 2018, the Arizona Diamondbacks used two position players for the final 4 ⅔ innings of a lopsided defeat at Coors Field to the Colorado Rockies.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Here’s how to get your portfolio ready for the remainder of the year Review and rebalance Ignoring your portfolio’s asset allocation, particularly at a time when markets are strong, can result in lopsided positions.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 10 June 2025
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Erin Clements, People.com, 12 June 2025
While a month-long, 32-team showdown might initially sound appealing, the considerable gap in quality between European clubs and their global counterparts could result in a lopsided competition.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
In 2018, the Arizona Diamondbacks used two position players for the final 4 ⅔ innings of a lopsided defeat at Coors Field to the Colorado Rockies.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Here’s how to get your portfolio ready for the remainder of the year Review and rebalance Ignoring your portfolio’s asset allocation, particularly at a time when markets are strong, can result in lopsided positions.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for lopsided
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“Lopsided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lopsided. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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