uneven
word
Definition
Not smooth, level, or equal in length, height, or amount; used for surfaces or comparing things that vary.
Usage & Nuances
Common with surfaces, numbers, or amounts: 'uneven ground', 'uneven distribution'. Can mean both physical and abstract differences. Not the same as 'odd' (mathematically, e.g. 3 is odd, not uneven). Formal and informal.
Spanish: desigual - irregularPortuguese (BR): desigual - irregularPortuguese (PT): desigual - irregularChinese (Simplified): 不均匀 - 不平Chinese (Traditional): 不均勻 - 不平Hindi: असमानArabic: غير متساوي - غير منتظم
Example Sentences
The table is uneven and wobbles when you touch it.
basic
His handwriting is very uneven and hard to read.
basic
The stairs outside are uneven, so be careful.
basic
The paint on the wall looks uneven after just one coat.
natural
There's an uneven distribution of wealth in that country.
natural
His performance was a bit uneven throughout the season.
natural