uneven
adjective
un·even
ˌən-ˈē-vən 
1
a
archaic
: unequal sense 1a
b
: odd sense 4a
an uneven number of players
2
3
: unequal sense 3a
an uneven confrontation
unevenly
adverb
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.
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According to the brand, this face cream provides a host of benefits, including correcting uneven skin tone, increasing hydration, smoothing out texture, and strengthening the skin barrier.
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Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026
With the Atlanta Hawks, the attempts to reintegrate Trae Young back into the mix have been uneven, to say the least.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Flip-out feet stabilize the deck on uneven surfaces.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn opened 2026 with a second straight loss and fell to 10-21, undone by a sluggish start, uneven offense and a Rockets team that continued to pour it on as the night wore on.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026
With the Atlanta Hawks, the attempts to reintegrate Trae Young back into the mix have been uneven, to say the least.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Flip-out feet stabilize the deck on uneven surfaces.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn opened 2026 with a second straight loss and fell to 10-21, undone by a sluggish start, uneven offense and a Rockets team that continued to pour it on as the night wore on.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uneven. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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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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