uneven
adjective
un·even
ˌən-ˈē-vən 
unevenly
adverb
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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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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.
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But the reality has been far more sluggish, marked by incremental progress and uneven adoption.
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Each square is filled with down, but because no fill exists at the seams and down fill peaks at the center of the squares, heat distribution is uneven.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
But the reality has been far more sluggish, marked by incremental progress and uneven adoption.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Each square is filled with down, but because no fill exists at the seams and down fill peaks at the center of the squares, heat distribution is uneven.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
Wild rose, vitamin C, rosehip oil Best For: Suited for dry, oily, normal, and combination skin types, the cream most effectively targets uneven texture.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for uneven
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uneven. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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