unequal

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Etymology

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From Middle English unequale, equivalent to un- +‎ equal. Compare German unegal (unlevel, uneven).

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Adjective

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unequal (comparative more unequal, superlative most unequal)

  1. Not the same.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:unequal
  2. Out of balance.
  3. (comparable) Inadequate; insufficiently capable or qualified.
    unequal to the task
  4. Erratic, inconsistent.

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Noun

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unequal (plural unequals)

  1. One who is not an equal.