Unevenly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unevenly
[ ʌnˈiːvənli ]
in a non-uniform manner
Not evenly distributed or balanced; in an irregular or unequal manner.
Synonyms
inconsistently, irregularly, unequally
Examples of usage
- The cake was baked unevenly, with one side burnt and the other side undercooked.
- She applied the paint unevenly, resulting in streaks and patches on the wall.
- The weight of the luggage was unevenly distributed, causing the suitcase to tip over.
- The students were seated unevenly in the classroom, with some at the front and others at the back.
- The financial burden was unevenly shared among the team members, leading to resentment and discord.
Translations
Translations of the word "unevenly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desigualmente
🇮🇳 असमान रूप से
🇩🇪 ungleichmäßig
🇮🇩 tidak merata
🇺🇦 нерівномірно
🇵🇱 nierówno
🇯🇵 不均等に (ふきんとうに)
🇫🇷 inégalement
🇪🇸 desigualmente
🇹🇷 düzensizce
🇰🇷 고르지 않게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير متساوٍ
🇨🇿 nerovnoměrně
🇸🇰 nerovnomerne
🇨🇳 不均匀地
🇸🇮 neenakomerno
🇮🇸 ójafnt
🇰🇿 тең емес
🇬🇪 არათანაბრად
🇦🇿 bərabərsiz
🇲🇽 desigualmente
Etymology
The word 'unevenly' is derived from the combination of 'uneven' (not level or smooth) + 'ly' (suffix forming adverbs indicating manner or condition). The concept of unevenness has been observed in various aspects of life, from physical surfaces to distributions of resources. The need to describe the lack of uniformity led to the formation of 'unevenly' to convey this specific meaning in English language.