adj
lopsided
LOP-seye-duhd
Lopsided (adj) means Uneven, with one side larger, heavier, or more developed than the other. Example: “The homemade cake came out slightly lopsided.”
adj
1
Uneven, with one side larger, heavier, or more developed than the other.
"The homemade cake came out slightly lopsided."
"She gave a lopsided grin when she heard the joke."
2
Unfairly weighted toward one side; biased.
"Critics called the trade deal lopsided in favour of the larger country."
How to use lopsided
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot balanced evenly — heavier, bigger, or favoured on one side.
Common pairings
a lopsided grin
a lopsided victory
lopsided deal
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more lopsided
- Superlative
- most lopsided
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Etymology
From lop ("to hang loosely to one side") plus side and the adjective ending -ed.
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What does “lopsided” mean?
The word “lopsided” means uneven, with one side larger, heavier, or more developed than the other. In plain terms, not balanced evenly — heavier, bigger, or favoured on one side.
How do you pronounce “lopsided”?
“Lopsided” is pronounced LOP-seye-duhd (/ˈlɑp.saɪ.dɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “lopsided” in a sentence?
Here is “lopsided” used in a sentence: “The homemade cake came out slightly lopsided.”
What part of speech is “lopsided”?
“Lopsided” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “lopsided” have?
“Lopsided” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: uneven, with one side larger, heavier, or more developed than the other.
