Unequal Definition & Meaning

unequal
adjective
  1. poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
  2. lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; "inadequate training"; "the staff was inadequate"; "she was unequal to the task"

"Unequal" in song lyrics

See how unequal is used in real songs:

  • "Unequal.."
    Deadly Venoms f/ Jamie Sommers, La the Darkman, Lin Que — Rap Scholar
  • "I'm tired of my people treated unequal"
    Lakim Shabazz — No Justice No Peace
  • "Get beated and treated unequal"
    Lakim Shabazz — When You See a Devil Smash Him

Usage tips for "unequal"

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