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
Synonyms
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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The models have been struggling because the storm isn't yet fully organized and remains lopsided, and most of the intense convective clouds are still east of the center, said David Roth, a meteorologist with the Weather Prediction Center.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
Zoom out: The presidential numbers are even more lopsided.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
After an underwhelming pro debut, the Cardinals first-round pick caught four passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns in Arizona’s lopsided 41-10 win against the Los Angeles Rams.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2024
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
Zoom out: The presidential numbers are even more lopsided.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
After an underwhelming pro debut, the Cardinals first-round pick caught four passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns in Arizona’s lopsided 41-10 win against the Los Angeles Rams.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2024
Related Articles Sharks close out Rookie Faceoff with lopsided win, perfect record
Besides Celebrini, these three Sharks prospects also shined vs. Utah
Sharks get first look at Celebrini playing in teal uniform.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2024
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 1 Oct. 2024.
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