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desigual

[dɛ.zi.ɡˈwal]
adjectivepl: desiguais
unequal
1. Not equal in size, quantity, quality, or degree
The two teams had unequal skill levels.
Os dois times tinham níveis de habilidade desiguais.
2. Lacking uniformity; irregular or variable
The surface was desigual and difficult to walk on.
A superfície era desigual e difícil de caminhar.
3. Unfair or unjust
They faced a desigual treatment in the workplace.
Eles enfrentaram um tratamento desigual no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
diferenteirregulardesproporcionalassimétricoinjusto
Antonyms
igualuniformeregularequilibradojusto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desigual
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
desigual
Standard usage in Portugal, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

luta desigual (an unequal fight)
oportunidades desiguais (unequal opportunities)
condições desiguais (unequal conditions)
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