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IELTS BNC: 7005 COCA: 8088

uneven

uneven /ˌʌnˈiːvən/ adjective
uneven
/ˌʌnˈiːvən/
adjective
Learner's definition of UNEVEN
: not even: such as不平的:
[more uneven; most uneven] : not level, flat, or smooth不是水平的;不平坦的;不平滑的
[more uneven; most uneven] : not straight or parallel不平整的;不平直的;不平行的
[more uneven; most uneven] : not following a regular pattern : not the same in all parts or at all times : irregular不规则的;不均匀的;不规律的
[more uneven; most uneven] : better in some parts than in others : not consistently good有好有坏的;时好时坏的;不稳定的
[more uneven; most uneven] : unequal or unfair : giving an advantage to one side or group不平等的;不公平的
[more uneven; most uneven] : more likely to be won easily by one side than the other : having competitors with an unequal chance of winning实力悬殊的;一边倒的
: odd 5a

— unevenly

adverb

— unevenness

/ˌʌnˈiːvənnəs/ noun [noncount]
IELTS BNC: 7005 COCA: 8088

uneven

adjective

un·​even ˌən-ˈē-vən How to pronounce uneven (audio)
1
a
archaic : unequal sense 1a
2
a
: not even : not level or smooth : rugged, ragged
large uneven teeth
uneven handwriting
b
: varying from the straight or parallel
c
: not uniform : irregular
uneven combustion
d
: varying in quality
an uneven performance
3
: unequal sense 3a
an uneven confrontation
unevenly adverb
unevenness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for uneven

rough, harsh, uneven, rugged, scabrous mean not smooth or even.

rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface.

a rough wooden board

harsh implies a surface or texture distinctly unpleasant to the touch.

a harsh fabric that chafes the skin

uneven implies a lack of uniformity in height, breadth, or quality.

an old house with uneven floors

rugged implies irregularity or roughness of land surface and connotes difficulty of travel.

a rugged landscape

scabrous implies scaliness or prickliness of surface.

a scabrous leaf

Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of uneven was before the 12th century
IELTS BNC: 7005 COCA: 8088

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