26984 words

uneven

7 definitions • 11 examples
1
not level, equal, flat, or continuous:

Examples:

Be careful on that path - the paving stones are uneven.
There is an uneven distribution of wealth across the country from the north to the south.
The contest was very uneven - the other team was much stronger than us.
2
different in quality; often used to avoid saying bad:

Examples:

Your work has been a little uneven this term, Matthew.
3
not even :

Examples:

The contest was uneven because one team was much stronger than the other.
4
not even :

Examples:

an uneven surface
5
varying in quality; not always good:

Examples:

It’s an uneven movie, but some of the scenes are hilariously funny.
6
not following a regular or steady pattern, or not the same in every part:

Examples:

The regional impact of the fall in house prices is uneven, with modest declines predicted in the south-east, while values are set to fall much more sharply in the south-west.
Politicians should be trying to tackle issues of economic fairness, such as the uneven distribution of benefits in the global financial system.
7
a situation that is unfair because not everyone has the same chance of succeeding:

Examples:

Union officials are worried that negotiating separate deals with each site will create an uneven playing field.

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