Synonyms & related words for unequal

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of unequal — including inequitable, unsymmetrical, inadequate, uneven, disproportionate, mismatched. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to unequal

Explore words related to unequal — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include nonequivalent, unequally, imparity, inequality, incommensurate, equal, incommensurately, unevenly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for unequal

Common synonyms for unequal include inequitable, unsymmetrical, inadequate, uneven, disproportionate, mismatched, unjust, unbalanced — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does unequal come from?

The word unequal breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Latin origin: un-, from Old English un (“not, reverse”); and -equ, from Latin aequus (“equal, level”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.