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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But so is the likelihood that the path from here to there is uneven — and that markets may need to recalibrate along the way.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The impact of the overall revision has been uneven, with sharp cuts in some urban pockets in the state.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

New Zealand’s economy faces uneven growth, high spare capacity, and elevated unemployment, which could dampen inflation pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

She also uses a floating router jib for most of their joinery since the machine can’t rest on the wood’s uneven surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The stitching was far from expert, and the pillow was uneven in shape.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

Vocabulary lists containing uneven

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

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

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

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Spelling Practice, Unit 3

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!