lopsided — having one side lower or smaller than the other; uneven or unbalanced
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having one side lower or smaller than the other; uneven or unbalanced
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɑːpsaɪdɪd/
Example Sentences
- The snowman looked lopsided because my little brother made one arm much bigger than the other.
- The debate turned into a lopsided argument when the professor joined the student's side.
- Her lopsided cake still tasted delicious, even though it looked like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
lopsided
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlɑːpsaɪdɪd/]
having one side lower or smaller than the other; uneven or unbalanced
a baker carefully decorates a three-tier wedding cake that leans heavily to one side. The cake tower tilts dangerously as frosting drips down the slanted surface. The baker frantically tries to prop up the falling side with a wooden spoon. Meanwhile, the top layer slides slowly toward the edge while decorative flowers tumble off. A kitchen assistant rushes over with both hands raised in alarm, eyes wide with concern. something having one side lower than the other, completely uneven and unbalanced
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th century English, combining 'lop' (meaning to droop or hang down) with 'side', literally describing something that droops or tilts to one side.
Breakdown
lop (to droop/hang down) + side (surface/direction) = having one side drooping or uneven
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The snowman looked lopsided because my little brother made one arm much bigger than the other.”
“The debate turned into a lopsided argument when the professor joined the student's side.”
“Her lopsided cake still tasted delicious, even though it looked like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.”
“The lopsided trade agreement favored the larger country significantly.”
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