Synonyms for

Uneven

Verb / ʌˈni:vʌn / Another word for uneven — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not level or balanced

Synonyms & similar words

scratchy odd spotty even mismatched unequal irregular lopsided crooked unbalanced asymmetrical skewed disproportionate unequitable varying discrepant inconsistent different diverse varied odd strange weird peculiar unusual

Synonyms by register

Formal

irregular asymmetrical disparate unbalanced

Informal

bumpy rough lopsided not straight

Literary

rugged undulating disjointed

Antonyms

even level smooth flat uniform regular balanced

Common collocations

  • uneven surface
  • uneven distribution
  • uneven terrain
  • uneven fight
  • uneven pace
  • uneven texture
  • uneven growth

Word family

noun unevenness
adverb unevenly

Usage note

Can refer to physical surfaces, abstract concepts like distribution or progress, or even a competition that is not fair. Avoid using 'uneven' to describe a person's emotional state; 'moody' or 'volatile' are more appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. The cake was unevenly baked and had a lopsided shape.
  2. The sidewalk was uneven and had cracks in it.
  3. Her handwriting was uneven and hard to read.
  4. The playing field was uneven and made it difficult to run.
  5. The surface of the moon is uneven with craters and mountains.

Quotes

  • Life is never a smooth and even road. We must learn to embrace the unevenness and find beauty in the journey.
  • The path to success is often an uneven and rocky one, but it is through the challenges that we grow and learn.
  • The beauty in nature lies in its unevenness. The mountains, the rivers, and the oceans all have their own unique shapes and contours.

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