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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There was a lopsided scoring-turnover ratio, which went heavily in Daniels' favor, putting his efficiency as a passer on full display.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
After the lopsided loss to Swiatek, Anisimova left the court but returned, composed and through tears, thanked her mom and everyone else.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Anisimova, despite her lopsided loss in the final, had a stunning two weeks at the All England Club.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 July 2025
For the 38-year-old Djokovic, his lopsided loss brought an end to his latest bid for an eighth Wimbledon title — which would tie the men’s mark held by Roger Federer — and an unprecedented 25th major trophy in all.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
After the lopsided loss to Swiatek, Anisimova left the court but returned, composed and through tears, thanked her mom and everyone else.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Anisimova, despite her lopsided loss in the final, had a stunning two weeks at the All England Club.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 July 2025
For the 38-year-old Djokovic, his lopsided loss brought an end to his latest bid for an eighth Wimbledon title — which would tie the men’s mark held by Roger Federer — and an unprecedented 25th major trophy in all.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lopsided
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“Lopsided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lopsided. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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