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

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."

Unfairly weighted toward one side; biased.

"Critics called the trade deal lopsided in favour of the larger country."

How to use lopsided

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot balanced evenly — heavier, bigger, or favoured on one side.

Common pairings

a lopsided grin a lopsided victory lopsided deal

Word forms

more lopsided comparative, most lopsided superlative

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Etymology

From lop ("to hang loosely to one side") plus side and the adjective ending -ed.

Rhymes for lopsided

guided decided divided braided provided undecided undivided misguided

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Frequently asked questions

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.