lopsided

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"Seren Gotar," Ronon said, nodding to a portrait that leaned, lopsided, against a crumbling wall.

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  1. adjective Heavier, larger, or higher on one side than on the other.
  2. adjective Sagging or leaning to one side.
  3. adjective Characterized by the domination of one competitor over another: a lopsided victory.

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  • It was a charming smile, lopsided, the left side of his mouth twitching up, making the corners of his eyes crinkle. —  7th Heaven by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
  • Her finger was broken and lopsided, a wedding ring pulled halfway off and lodged against the knuckle. —  AHMM, September 2006
  • Though the score may have been lopsided, the Tigers displayed that they have the talent to be successful at this level, despite having very few returning starters from last season. —  Summit Daily News - Top Stories
  • Obama has said the deal is lopsided, particularly in terms of auto trade.
  • "Seren Gotar," Ronon said, nodding to a portrait that leaned, lopsided, against a crumbling wall. —  Wraithbait
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  1. Also lopsided, lobsided; from lop + side + -ed.
 

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/ˈlɑpsaɪdɛd/
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