Inequal vs. Unequal: What's the Difference?

Inequal and Unequal Definitions
Inequal
Not equal.
Unequal
Not the same in any measurable aspect, such as extent or quantity.
Inequal
Unequal; uneven; various.
Unequal
Not the same as another in rank or social position.
Unequal
Consisting of ill-matched opponents
An unequal race.
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Unequal
Having unbalanced sides or parts; asymmetric.
Unequal
Not even or consistent; variable.
Unequal
Not having the required abilities; inadequate
"It was maddening to be unequal to many enterprises" (D.H. Lawrence).
Unequal
Not fair. See Usage Note at equal.
Unequal
One that is not the equal of another.
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Unequal
Not the same.
Unequal
Out of balance.
Unequal
(comparable) Inadequate; insufficiently capable or qualified.
Unequal to the task
Unequal
Erratic, inconsistent.
Unequal
One who is not an equal.
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Unequal
Not equal; not matched; not of the same size, length, breadth, quantity, strength, talents, acquirements, age, station, or the like; as, the fingers are of unequal length; peers and commoners are unequal in rank.
Unequal
Ill balanced or matched; disproportioned; hence, not equitable; partial; unjust; unfair.
Against unequal arms to fight in pain.
Jerome, a very unequal relator of the opinion of his adversaries.
To punish me for what you make me doSeems much unequal.
Unequal
Not uniform; not equable; irregular; uneven; as, unequal pulsations; an unequal poem.
Unequal
Not adequate or sufficient; inferior; as, the man was unequal to the emergency; the timber was unequal to the sudden strain.
Unequal
Not having the two sides or the parts symmetrical.
Unequal
Not equal in amount;
They distributed unlike (or unequal) sums to the various charities
Unequal
Poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure