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
But quality can be uneven when products like delta-8 are being made anywhere from a lab-like facility to a seller’s basement.
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John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination | Amy Yurkanin, Al.com, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Despite the uneven writing, the performances in Under the Bridge are consistently superb.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
Still, the momentum was a bit uneven and the crowd was hungry for the hits.
—Lily Moayeri, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Training in Ukrainian military units is often uneven at best, and those men who are drafted — rather than the ones who join voluntarily — are often assigned to the infantry.
—David Guttenfelder Thomas Gibbons-Neff, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Despite the uneven distances, James was on fire from beyond the arc, shooting 7-of-9 from deep.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
As Kelly explains, vestibular rehab exercises generally fall into three buckets:
Balance training: This improves your steadiness in situations that are literally tripping you up—like walking on uneven ground or in the dark.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 29 Mar. 2024
On top of that, the formula was also efficient in targeting uneven skin textures and, ultimately, creating a smoother surface.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
If the uneven balance does tilt in Then‘s favor, so be it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination | Amy Yurkanin, Al.com, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Despite the uneven writing, the performances in Under the Bridge are consistently superb.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
Still, the momentum was a bit uneven and the crowd was hungry for the hits.
—Lily Moayeri, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Training in Ukrainian military units is often uneven at best, and those men who are drafted — rather than the ones who join voluntarily — are often assigned to the infantry.
—David Guttenfelder Thomas Gibbons-Neff, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Despite the uneven distances, James was on fire from beyond the arc, shooting 7-of-9 from deep.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
As Kelly explains, vestibular rehab exercises generally fall into three buckets:
Balance training: This improves your steadiness in situations that are literally tripping you up—like walking on uneven ground or in the dark.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 29 Mar. 2024
On top of that, the formula was also efficient in targeting uneven skin textures and, ultimately, creating a smoother surface.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
If the uneven balance does tilt in Then‘s favor, so be it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uneven. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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