Uneven: meaning, definitions and examples

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uneven

[ ʌnˈiːv(ə)n ]

^{Context #1}

surface

Not level or smooth

Synonyms

irregular, rough, unequal

Examples of usage

The road was uneven, making it difficult to drive on
The table was uneven, causing the cup to wobble

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distribution

Not occurring at regular or predictable intervals

Synonyms

irregular, patchy, sporadic

Examples of usage

There was an uneven distribution of resources among the team
Her breathing was uneven, indicating she was out of breath

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quality

Not consistent or balanced

Synonyms

inconsistent, unequal, variable

Examples of usage

The performance was uneven, with some parts stronger than others
Her work was uneven, showing flashes of brilliance but also some mediocrity

Translations

Translations of the word "uneven" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desigual

🇮🇳 असमान

🇩🇪 ungleich

🇮🇩 tidak merata

🇺🇦 нерівний

🇵🇱 nierówny

🇯🇵 不均一

🇫🇷 inégal

🇪🇸 desigual

🇹🇷 düzensiz

🇰🇷 고르지 않은

🇸🇦 غير متساو

🇨🇿 nerovný

🇸🇰 nerovný

🇨🇳 不均匀

🇸🇮 nepravičen

🇮🇸 ójafn

🇰🇿 теңсіз

🇬🇪 არათანაბარი

🇦🇿 bərabərsiz

🇲🇽 desigual

Word origin

The word 'uneven' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'even' meaning 'level or equal'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

See also: even, evening, evenly, evenness, unevenly.