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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However, the growth mix is uneven, as external demand weakened amid global disruptions and industrial activity softened on slowing manufacturing volumes, exports and margin pressures weighing on output, ANZ added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Cells produced through mitotic slippage, however, often showed uneven chromosome distribution and lower survival rates.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Lu also said fast-fashion’s advantages came down to an uneven playing field and insufficient action from policymakers to encourage better behavior.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Although Egypt produces seven to eight million tonnes of nitrogen fertiliser annually and exports more than half, domestic access remains uneven.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The light they’d seen from above shone brightly through an uneven crack beneath another wooden door at the bottom of the stairs.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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