unsmoothed

adjective

Definition of unsmoothednext
as in uneven

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Recent Examples of unsmoothed It was left unfinished, with rough, unsmoothed chisel marks skirting its lower third. — Lauren Keith, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsmoothed
  1. uneven
  2. coarse
  3. lumpy
  4. bumpy
  5. rough
  6. warped
  7. irregular
  8. wavy
Adjective
  • The First Circuit's decision applies only to the 23 states that sued over the executive order, possibly creating an uneven legal landscape between red and blue states.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • That Seigler homer started a run of uneven outings for Minter, who allowed another two-run homer on Friday night to Kyle Tucker.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • After drying, stick the cuttings into small pots filled with coarse potting soil to ensure proper drainage.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026
  • Emily Young, a spokesperson for the Lake County Health Department, said in an email that there are fine particulates and coarse particulates.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of coarse
Adjective
  • Stage nine had been highlighted as an opportunity for breakaway riders, featuring 3,300m of climbing over a lumpy parcours — with all the classified climbs preserved in the final 100km of the route.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Quarter to quarter results could be lumpy given macro uncertainty and trading’s seasonal strength in Q1, so management cautioned against annualizing the strong start.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of lumpy
Adjective
  • The circuit is known for its sharp turns, bumpy surface, and high track temperature.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • Off-road driving can be quite bumpy, slow-going and mentally taxing, making a good night's sleep more important than ever.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of bumpy
Adjective
  • Even a rough one shortens the negotiation and produces a fairer number for both sides.
    — Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The men were diving a reef off Duck Key, in the Middle Keys, when they became separated from their boat amid rough waters, FWC spokeswoman Arielle Callender said.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of rough
Adjective
  • The signal degrades at every step along this journey, and the guessers have to do their best with some pretty warped data.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026
  • Googlers peppered the executives with anxious questions about whether products like YouTube were reinforcing warped beliefs and making the country more divided.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
Definition of warped
Adjective
  • Early perimenopause typically brings irregular periods that arrive at least a week late or early, lighter or heavier flow, and hot flashes in roughly 40% of women.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • Early perimenopause often brings irregular periods, lighter or heavier flow and hot flashes in about 40% of women.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Definition of irregular
Adjective
  • White embroidery curved across the shoulders, while rows of wavy trim followed the skirt’s seams.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Since the cousins share the same curly, wavy hair texture, Gamboa picked up curling cream designed for their hair type and walked Medina through how to use it, from styling techniques to everyday hair care.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of wavy

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“Unsmoothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsmoothed. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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