1. Progress or improvement that benefits only one party, group, or aspect while neglecting others; asymmetrical development
The trade agreement resulted in one-sided advancement for the larger economy.
O acordo comercial resultou em um avanço unilateral para a economia maior.
2. Development that occurs in only one direction or dimension without balanced growth
The company's one-sided advancement in technology ignored worker welfare concerns.
O avanço unilateral da empresa em tecnologia ignorou as preocupações com o bem-estar dos trabalhadores.