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uneven

[uhn-ee-vuhn]

adjective

  1. not level or flat; rough; rugged.

    The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.

  2. irregular; varying; not uniform.

    The book is uneven in quality.

  3. not equitable or fair; one-sided.

    an uneven contest.

    Synonyms: , ,
  4. not equally balanced; not symmetrical or parallel.

  5. (of a number) odd; not divisible into two equal integers.

    The numerals 3, 5, and 7 are uneven.



uneven

/ ʌˈːə /

adjective

  1. (of a surface, etc) not level or flat

  2. spasmodic or variable

  3. not parallel, straight, or horizontal

  4. not fairly matched

    an uneven race

  5. archaicnot equal

  6. obsoleteunjust

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • unevenly adverb
  • unevenness noun
  • ܲˈ𱹱Ա adverb
  • ܲˈ𱹱ԲԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of uneven1

before 900; Middle English; Old English unefen; cognate with German uneben. See un- 1, even 1
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Chinese firms deny the playing field is uneven.

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In January, Kyle told the BBC that laws on internet safety were "very uneven" and "unsatisfactory", following calls from campaigners to tighten the rules.

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The Polícia Judiciária said the body, which is yet to be formally identified, was found on a "vacant and very uneven lot".

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But various industries have said AB 5 targets them unfairly, creating an uneven playing field for businesses.

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He said his prosthetic leg caused him the most issues while playing as it was difficult and uncomfortable to stand on uneven surfaces which could affect his shot.

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