Lopsided

Pronunciation: /ˈlɑpˌsaɪdɪd/

Definitions of lopsided

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'lopsided' describes something that is uneven or not balanced

Example Sentences

A1 The table was lopsided and wobbled when I put my drink on it.

A2 The lopsided cake looked like it was going to topple over.

B1 The team's performance was lopsided, with one player scoring all the points.

B2 The lopsided trade deal heavily favored one country over the other.

C1 The lopsided distribution of wealth in the country led to social unrest.

C2 The lopsided election results raised concerns about the fairness of the voting process.

Examples of lopsided in a Sentence

formal The lopsided distribution of resources in the company is causing dissatisfaction among employees.

informal The basketball game was so lopsided that everyone knew who the winner would be from the start.

slang That debate was totally lopsided - one candidate clearly outshined the other.

figurative Her lopsided smile always brightened up the room, no matter what mood she was in.

Grammatical Forms of lopsided

• past tense: lopsided
• plural: lopsideds
• comparative: more lopsided
• superlative: most lopsided
• present tense: lopsides
• future tense: will be lopsided
• perfect tense: has been lopsided
• continuous tense: is being lopsided
• singular: lopsided
• positive degree: lopsided
• infinitive: to lopsided
• gerund: lopsiding
• participle: lopsided

Origin and Evolution of lopsided

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lopsided' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'hleap-sided', where 'hleap' meant 'limping' or 'halting'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lopsided' has retained its original meaning of being uneven or unbalanced, but it has also come to be used in a more figurative sense to describe situations or relationships that are skewed or biased.