unequal

BrE /ʌɪˈniːkwəl/ AmE /ʌɪˈniːkwəl/

adjective en → es

1 DIFFERENT LEVELS [attributive or predicative] B1

not the same in size, amount, importance, etc.

desigual, distinto en grado

  • unequal distribution
  • be unequal

Collocations unequal opportunities · unequal treatment

  • The pay is unequal between men and women.

    El salario es desigual entre hombres y mujeres.

2 UNFAIR [attributive or predicative] B2

not fair or just, especially when one person or group has more power than another.

desventajoso, injusto

  • unequal bargaining position
  • be unequal

Collocations unequal power dynamics · unequal access to resources

  • The negotiations were conducted from an unequal footing.

    Las negociaciones se llevaron a cabo desde una posición desventajosa.