uneven
adjective
un·even
ˌən-ˈē-vən 
unevenly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of uneven in a Sentence
His breathing was shallow and uneven.
You should check your car's tires often for signs of uneven wear.
an uneven distribution of wealth
We have an uneven number of players, so we'll have to rotate.
Recent Examples on the Web
Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and be prepared for 90 minutes of walking on sometimes steep, uneven or wet surfaces.
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
Read more: Mexico will soon elect its first female president – but that landmark masks an uneven march toward women's rights
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—Matt Williams, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
An uneven first season saw Ahsoka team up with some of her fellow Ghost crew resistance fighters, like Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren and New Republic General Hera Syndulla, to investigate rumors that former Imperial commander Grand Admiral Thrawn was poised to return as heir to the Empire.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 31 May 2024
The uneven pace for office employees to return to their workplaces after the coronavirus outbreak has also helped to undermine the Bay Area office sector.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
Read more: Mexico will soon elect its first female president – but that landmark masks an uneven march toward women's rights
2.
—Matt Williams, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
An uneven first season saw Ahsoka team up with some of her fellow Ghost crew resistance fighters, like Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren and New Republic General Hera Syndulla, to investigate rumors that former Imperial commander Grand Admiral Thrawn was poised to return as heir to the Empire.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 31 May 2024
The uneven pace for office employees to return to their workplaces after the coronavirus outbreak has also helped to undermine the Bay Area office sector.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uneven. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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uneven
adjective
un·even
ˌən-ˈē-vən
ˈən-
2
: varying from the straight or parallel
3
: not constant : irregular
uneven earnings
4
: varying in quality
an uneven performance
unevenly
adverb
unevenness
noun
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