unequal vs equal

unequal is not a noun while equal is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
unequal	No	Yes	No	No
equal	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

unequal (noun)	equal (noun)
	a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

unequal (adjective)	equal (adjective)
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure	having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task	having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

unequal (verb)	equal (verb)
	make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
	be identical or equivalent to
	be equal to in quality or ability