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Uneven - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Uneven means not level, smooth, or regular. It describes surfaces with bumps or variations, or situations that are inconsistent or unbalanced, such as uneven progress or distribution.

uneven

/ʌnˈivən/ /ʌnˈiːvən/

Definition:

Not level, smooth, or regular; inconsistent in quality or distribution.

Synonyms:

irregular, unbalanced, patchy, rough, unequal

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

even, level, smooth

Common Collocations:

uneven surface, uneven distribution, uneven performance, uneven terrain

Derivatives:

unevenly, unevenness

Usage Tips:

Use "uneven" to describe surfaces or situations lacking uniformity or balance.

Common Phrases:

play on an uneven field, cut with an uneven hand, walk an uneven path

Etymology:

From Old English "unefen," combining "un-" (not) + "efen" (even).

Examples:

  • 1. The road was uneven and difficult to walk on.
  • 2. Her grades were uneven this semester due to missed classes.
  • 3. The cake had an uneven texture because it wasn’t mixed well.
  • 4. He struggled to ride his bike on the uneven trail.

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