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uneven Definition

un·even (un ēvən)

adjective

not even; specif.,

  1. not level, smooth, or flat; rough; irregular
  2. not straight or parallel
  3. unequal, as in length or thickness
  4. not uniform; varying; fluctuating
  5. not equally balanced or matched
  6. not equitable; unfair
  7. Math. odd; not evenly divisible by two

Etymology: ME < OE unefen

uneven Related Forms

un·evenly adverb un·even·ness noun

uneven Synonyms

uneven

modif.

  1. Rough

    bumpy, rugged, jagged; see rough 1.

  2. Irregular

    notched, jagged, serrate; see irregular 4.

  3. Variable

    intermittent, spasmodic, fitful; see irregular 1.

  4. Odd

    remaining, leftover, additional; see odd 5.

uneven Usage Examples

Preposition: in

  • place: The Floor is of earth & uneven in many places.
  • tone: The end result is a movie which is uneven in tone, at crossed purposes with itself.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

make: During the same period I made an adjustable stand which could be made level however uneven the floor.

Modifies a noun

  • pigmentation: These risks include: pain, redness, infection, scarring and uneven pigmentation.
  • terrain: Steep climbs, rough, uneven terrain or frequent stiles.
  • pavement: Typical cases involve people tripping over an uneven pavement, or slipping on some substance spilled on the floor.
  • bounce: On a pitch of uneven bounce, 18 wickets fell for 330 runs on an action-packed second day.
  • surface: Moving weights over soft or uneven surfaces can require greater forces to move the load.
  • paving: Claiming compensation for trips and slips Been injured after tripping over uneven paving?

Modifying Another Word

  • wildly: Phil Q Member Well, the plot's a bit ramshackle, it's far too episodic and the tone is wildly uneven.
  • geographically: The historiography of women is not only geographically uneven.
  • somewhat: The floor was somewhat uneven, showing signs of ancient cobbles.
  • rather: And the level of the technical detail is rather uneven.
  • slightly: The royal blue has come back from the dye house with a slightly uneven dye.
  • very: On the south side is an ancient porch, with a very uneven step.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: Within the call center sector the spread of trade union recognition remains uneven.
  • become: In places the path becomes uneven with steep sections.
  • look: Wood is a natural product and the grain or shade will vary form piece to piece possibly causing the stain to look uneven.
  • feel: It neither supports, guides or absorbs shock, but makes surfaces feel uneven.
  • have: The paths in the grounds and the ruins have uneven surfaces.