lopsided arrangement

[/ˈlɒpsaɪdɪd əˈreɪndʒmənt/]
nounpl: lopsided arrangements
arranjo desequilibrado
1. An asymmetrical or unbalanced organization of elements, where one side or aspect is disproportionately larger, heavier, or more significant than the other
The lopsided arrangement of furniture made the room feel uncomfortable.
O arranjo desequilibrado dos móveis fez o quarto parecer desconfortável.
2. An agreement or deal in which the terms or benefits are unfairly distributed, favoring one party significantly more than the other
The trade deal was a lopsided arrangement that benefited only the larger corporation.
O acordo comercial era um arranjo desequilibrado que beneficiava apenas a corporação maior.
3. A composition or layout that lacks visual or structural balance and symmetry
The artist intentionally created a lopsided arrangement to challenge conventional aesthetics.
O artista intencionalmente criou um arranjo desequilibrado para desafiar a estética convencional.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe unfair business dealings, asymmetrical visual compositions, or unbalanced social situations. In Brazil, it's frequently used in discussions of economic inequality and trade relationships. In the USA, it's often employed in sports commentary, architecture, and political discourse to describe imbalances in power or resources.
NYC Slang
janky setup
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unbalanced arrangementasymmetrical arrangementunequal arrangementskewed arrangementdisproportionate arrangement
Antonyms / Antônimos
balanced arrangementsymmetrical arrangementfair arrangementequal arrangementproportional arrangement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
arranjo desequilibrado
Most common translation, used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
arranjo desigual
Alternative phrasing, slightly more colloquial
São Paulo
combinação desproporcional
More formal business usage
Portugal
arranjo desequilibrado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage

Related Words

imbalanceasymmetrydisproportioninequitytiltskew

Related Idioms & Phrases

one-sided deal
playing field is not level
weighted in favor of
scales tipped toward
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