uneven
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British pronunciation
/ʌnˈiːvən/

Definition & Meaning of "uneven"in English

uneven
01

not level, smooth, or uniform in shape or texture

uneven definition and meaning
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The hikers struggled to walk on the uneven ground.
The paint on the wall appeared uneven due to poor application.
02

describing a contest or competition in which the opponents are not fairly matched, leading to an imbalance in skill or ability

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The championship game was uneven, with one team dominating from the start.
The debate felt uneven, as one participant had significantly more experience.
03

(of numbers) not evenly divisible by number 2

odd

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Seven is an uneven number because it ca n't be divided by 2 evenly.
The students were split into uneven groups for the project, with some teams having more members than others.
04

lacking consistency

05

exhibiting irregular patterns or fluctuations in performance or quality

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The uneven distribution of resources made it difficult to achieve fair outcomes for all participants.
His uneven performance in the competition left the judges uncertain about his skills.
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