Unevenly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unevenly

 

[ ʌnˈiːvənli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,876, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.