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lopsidedness

[/ˈlɒpsaɪdɪdnəs/]
noun
assimetria; desequilíbrio
1. The quality or state of being lopsided; lack of balance or symmetry
The lopsidedness of the table made it difficult to set dishes on it.
A assimetria da mesa tornava difícil colocar pratos nela.
2. An unequal or unfair distribution or arrangement
The lopsidedness of the debate favored one candidate heavily.
O desequilíbrio do debate favorecia muito um candidato.
3. Disproportionate or uneven development or outcome
The lopsidedness of economic growth between regions created tensions.
O desequilíbrio do crescimento econômico entre regiões criou tensões.
Synonyms
imbalanceasymmetryunevennessdisparityinequalityone-sidedness
Antonyms
balancesymmetryevennessequilibriumequity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assimetria; desequilíbrio
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
desigualdade; falta de simetria
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
falta de simetria; desequilíbrio
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

off balance
tilting to one side
unequal footing
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