Meaning & use
Uneven
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Not level or smooth, or inconsistent in quality, rate, or distribution.
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The hikers stumbled over the uneven, rocky trail.
The team's performance was uneven throughout the season, with brilliant wins and puzzling losses.
A note on using this word
Uneven applies equally to physical surfaces and abstract qualities like performance, tone, or distribution.
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2. adjective
Not divided or distributed equally.
The prize money was split in an uneven ratio between the two winners.
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