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Meaning of unequally
The primary meaning of "unequally" is to a degree or extent that is not the same for each person or thing.
Etymology of unequally
The word "unequally" comes from the prefix "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "equal" (from Latin "aequus", meaning level or even), with the suffix "-ly" (forming an adverb)
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe situations where things are not balanced or fair
Synonyms
unevenly
disproportionately
inequitably
unjustly
unfairly
differently
dissimilarly
unbalancedly
irregularly
asymmetrically
lopsidedly
one-sidedly
prejudicially
discriminately
partially
biasedly
uneven
disparate
unequal
unproportionate
imbalanced
skewed
distorted
awry
askew
crooked
unlevel
unequalized
Definitions
- To a degree or extent that is not the same for each person or thing
- * In a way that is not fair or just
- * In a manner that is not proportionate or balanced
Usage Examples
- The company pays its male and female employees unequally for the same work
- * The new policy affects different groups of people unequally
- * The teacher tried to divide the work unequally among the students
Antonyms
equally
fairly
justly
proportionately
balancedly
symmetrically
uniformly
evenly
identically
similarly
proportionally
justifiably
reasonably
logically
methodically
systematically
rationally
objectively
impartially
neutrally
dispassionately