unequal
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4.0
- adjective
- /ʌnˈikwəl/
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incapaz de
- His struggles were unequal to her superior strength.
- unequal to the task
Examples
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But as Michael has so compellingly argued, equal treatment before the law can coincide with seriously unequal opportunity.
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The issue of unequal weights awarded to student, administration, peer, and self-evaluations is worthy of further examination.
Academic text (1997) -
But when the work is done... ...or the man has proved unequal to it, you will let him go and find another.
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And they thought the way to do this was to compensate for unequal educational opportunities.
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However, this will exacerbate the already highly unequal distribution of income.
Academic text (1997) -
For all her apparent light-spiritedness, however, Eleanor knew herself to have been unequal to the trials of the day.
Fiction book (1999) -
Potential determinants of sexual orientation disparities in health include unequal access to health-promoting resources and elevated exposure to adversity.
Academic text (2010) -
Feeling hopelessly unequal to the challenge, She decided to ask for help.
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After facing numerous setbacks, he realized he was unequal to the task of managing the project alone.
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Many students felt unequal to the rigorous demands of the advanced course.
Synonyms
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4.4
Not enough or not good enough to do what is needed
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5.5
Not able to beat them because they are stronger or better
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2.9
Having no ability or training to do something well
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4.7
Does not have enough skills, experience, or education for a job
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6.3
Not able to manage a task or handle a difficult situation
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Etymology
Unequal comes from un- 'not' and equal 'the same', and in this sense it means 'not equal' to a task or challenge. So if someone is unequal to a job, they are 'not able' or 'not strong enough' to do it.