lopsided
adjective
lop·sid·ed
ˈläp-ˌsī-dəd 
1
: leaning to one side
2
: lacking in balance, symmetry, or proportion : disproportionately heavy on one side
a lopsided vote of 99–1
lopsidedly
adverb
lopsidedness
noun
Examples of lopsided in a Sentence
The house had a lopsided porch.
They won the game by a lopsided score of 25–3.
a lopsided vote of 99 to 1
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2 July 2026
Those who prefer the old castle with its massive, partly lopsided walls will get excited about the fact that no two rooms are alike.
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2 July 2026
After lopsided losses in the first two games of the series, the A’s took an early lead on Heim’s leadoff homer in the second.
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David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Wladimir Klitschko wins a lopsided unanimous decision over David Haye, adding the WBA title to his heavyweight haul.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Those who prefer the old castle with its massive, partly lopsided walls will get excited about the fact that no two rooms are alike.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
After lopsided losses in the first two games of the series, the A’s took an early lead on Heim’s leadoff homer in the second.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
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“Lopsided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lopsided. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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