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.
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Those with issues concerning aging, hyperpigmentation, or uneven skin texture.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 June 2024
That foray led to an uneven partnership on a three-year contract the Heat eventually dealt for salary-cap relief.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Luanda, Angola: The Paradox of Plenty This vast Atlantic coast nation seems poised to become a tourist hot-spot, but uneven political and economic development may be standing in the way.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
One giant leap for the mini cheetah A new control system, demonstrated using MIT’s robotic mini cheetah, enables four-legged robots to jump across uneven terrain in real-time.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 June 2024
That foray led to an uneven partnership on a three-year contract the Heat eventually dealt for salary-cap relief.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Luanda, Angola: The Paradox of Plenty This vast Atlantic coast nation seems poised to become a tourist hot-spot, but uneven political and economic development may be standing in the way.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
One giant leap for the mini cheetah A new control system, demonstrated using MIT’s robotic mini cheetah, enables four-legged robots to jump across uneven terrain in real-time.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uneven. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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