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unequal

[ uhn-ee-kwuhl ]

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adjective

not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.:
People are unequal in their capacities.
not adequate, as in amount, power, ability, etc. (usually followed by to ):
strength unequal to the task.
not evenly proportioned or balanced; not having the parts alike or symmetrical:
an unequal leaf.
uneven or variable in character, quality, etc.
Obsolete. inequitable; unfair; unjust.

unequals, persons or things not equal to each other:
a contest between obvious unequals.

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Origin of unequal¹

First recorded in 1525–35; un- ¹ + equal

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"Tanzania will not continue to allow unequal market access to persist at the expense of its people," he said.

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"We live in the most unequal part of the world," he said, "which has grown the most, yet reduced misery the least."

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Facing class prejudice along with gender oppression, she points out just how unequal English society happens to be.

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While enhancing the power of citizens should be a major concern, it’s not enough to address concerns of unequal power.

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A 2017 Centre for Cities report described Cambridge as the UK's most unequal city, with some of the country's highest living costs.

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