Definitions

uneven

[uhn-ee-vuhn] / ʌnˈi vən /

ADJECTIVE

not smooth or balanced

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bumpy irregular odd patchy rough spotty unbalanced unequal unsteady

WEAK

asperous asymmetrical broken changeable craggy differing discrepant disparate disproportionate fitful fluctuating harsh ill-matched intermittent jagged jerky leftover lopsided nonsymmetrical not flat not level not parallel notched off-balance one-sided overbalanced remaining rugged scabrous scraggy serrate spasmodic unfair unlevel unsmooth unsymmetrical variable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

balanced even level matched regular similar smooth stable

WEAK

continuous

Example Sentences

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Consumer spending is increasingly uneven, with higher-income households driving growth as lower and middle incomes pull back.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

DTE said when a customer doesn’t want a tree removed, the trimming can result in an uneven appearance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Scientists were especially intrigued by the disk's uneven appearance.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Unfortunately, the film received uneven reviews and limited theatrical play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A tree rose out of the uneven floor.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

Vocabulary lists containing uneven

"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 4

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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 5

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Spelling Practice, Unit 3

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