uneven
Americanadjective
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not level or flat; rough; rugged.
The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
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irregular; varying; not uniform.
The book is uneven in quality.
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not equitable or fair; one-sided.
an uneven contest.
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not equally balanced; not symmetrical or parallel.
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(of a number) odd; not divisible into two equal integers.
The numerals 3, 5, and 7 are uneven.
adjective
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(of a surface, etc) not level or flat
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spasmodic or variable
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not parallel, straight, or horizontal
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not fairly matched
an uneven race
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archaic not equal
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obsolete unjust
Other Word Forms
- unevenly adverb
- unevenness noun
Etymology
Origin of uneven
before 900; Middle English; Old English unefen; cognate with German uneben. See un- 1, even 1
Example Sentences
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MXenes offer advantages over graphene, including richer chemistry, easier processing, and higher conductivity, but earlier attempts to form scrolls often led to uneven results.
From Science Daily
The uneven distribution of these chemical regions suggests that water did not affect Bennu in a single, uniform way.
From Science Daily
“That higher starting yield can improve the long-term income profile of a portfolio, even if day-to-day pricing remains uneven.”
From MarketWatch
The truck bumped over a cracked and uneven asphalt lot, lit by a sign to the left that read “Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive-In.”
From Literature
I will my legs to move faster, tripping over the uneven sidewalk while the tears I refused to give him chase each other down my cheeks.
From Literature
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