lopsided

ˌlɑːpˈsaɪ.dɪd
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Translation of lopsided into German

Adjective

1.

physical

uneven or unbalanced in shape or size
  • The lopsided table wobbled on the uneven floor.Der schiefe Tisch wackelte auf dem unebenen Boden.
2.

figurative

biased or not balanced between points of view
  • The debate was lopsided in favor of one candidate.Die Debatte war einseitig zugunsten eines Kandidaten.
3.

balance

Rare
leaning or inclined to one side
Rare
  • The lopsided tree grew at an angle.Der schiefe Baum wuchs in einem Winkel.
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Synonyms and analogies of lopsided in English

Examples of lopsided in a sentence

  • His lopsided grin made everyone laugh.
  • The jury's decision seemed lopsided to the public.
  • Critics argued the coverage was lopsided and unfair.
  • The lopsided chair wobbled on its uneven legs.
  • Her lopsided smile revealed her nervousness.

Translations of "lopsided" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
schiefadj.

She put on the warped sunglasses and everything appeared lopsided and crooked.

Sie setzte die verbogene Sonnenbrille auf und alles erschien schief und krumm.

What a kerfuffle because the cake is slightly lopsided; it still tastes great.

Was für ein Trubel, nur weil der Kuchen etwas schief ist; er schmeckt trotzdem.

einseitigadj.

The film's portrayal of characters was lopsided, emphasizing only stereotypical traits.

Die Darstellung der Charaktere im Film war einseitig und betonte nur stereotype Merkmale.

Rotate the plant also regularly so it does not grow too lopsided.

Drehen Sie die Pflanze auch regelmäßig, damit es wächst nicht zu einseitig.

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lopsided: Examples and translations in context

The lopsided garden path meandered unexpectedly, leading to delightful hidden spots.

Der schiefe Gartenweg schlängelte sich unerwartet und führte zu reizvollen versteckten Plätzen.

She wore a lopsided hat that made everyone chuckle during the picnic.

Sie trug einen schiefen Hut, der beim Picknick alle zum Lachen brachte.

The lopsided cloud formation resembled a giant dinosaur hovering in the sky.

Die schiefe Wolkenformation ähnelte einem riesigen Dinosaurier, der am Himmel schwebte.

If the horizon should be lopsided it will be corrected too.

Wenn der Horizont schief sein sollte, wird dies auch korrigiert.

The artist's lopsided sculpture evoked both laughter and admiration from the crowd.

Die schiefe Skulptur des Künstlers rief sowohl Lachen als auch Bewunderung beim Publikum hervor.

And that's why a number of historical houses today are lopsided.

Und so stehen heute nicht wenige historische Häuser tatsächlich schief.

After the storm, the lopsided tree stood bravely, though half its branches were missing.

Nach dem Sturm stand der schiefe Baum tapfer, obwohl die Hälfte seiner Äste fehlte.

The lopsided pizza slice slid off his plate, landing with a squishy thud.

Das schiefe Pizzastück rutschte von seinem Teller und landete mit einem matschigen Plumps.

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