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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After a lopsided loss to Finland, Clara performed well against Switzerland, which shut out its neighbors in the qualifying round.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Evans said that while tariffs are challenging for the agriculture and ranching sectors, lopsided trade arrangements that hurt American producers are no better.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Such a giant impact could have been responsible for giving the moon its lopsided nature.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
If a promise feels lopsided or chores aren’t shared equally, talk about it.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Evans said that while tariffs are challenging for the agriculture and ranching sectors, lopsided trade arrangements that hurt American producers are no better.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Such a giant impact could have been responsible for giving the moon its lopsided nature.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
If a promise feels lopsided or chores aren’t shared equally, talk about it.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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 26 Feb. 2026.
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