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 In the midst of Thursday’s sharp price falls, traders rediscovered the value of caution, and puts became popular again, with the unsmoothed ratio returning to its long-run average. — James MacKintosh, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsmoothed
  1. uneven
  2. coarse
  3. lumpy
  4. bumpy
  5. rough
  6. warped
  7. irregular
  8. wavy
Adjective
  • Nationally, learning loss recovery has been slow and uneven, especially among students of color, Axios' Russell Contreras reported.
    — Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The debut season also followed journeyman quarterback Marcus Mariota's uneven run with the Atlanta Falcons.
    — Chantz Martin, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • Black Himalayan salt is a coarse salt that comes from the mines of the Himalayas.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 12 Mar. 2025
  • My favorite combination is unsalted Irish Kerrygold butter mixed paired with clover honey and topped with coarse salt.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of coarse
Adjective
  • If the paint is still lumpy after stirring, strain it using a fine mesh to remove clumps.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
  • After sleeping on the Studio Chill Hybrid, nighttime wakefulness is a thing of the past—and so is the lower back and joint pain our lumpy spring mattress used to give us.
    — Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of lumpy
Adjective
  • And yes, inflation is continuing its bumpy descent, according to February’s Consumer Price Index report.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Not anymore, thanks to this exfoliating salicylic acid cleanser for rough and bumpy skin.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of bumpy
Adjective
  • Combat is fun enough – melee combat is rough but serviceable, and the gunplay is decent – and the world is filled with things to do, places to go, and people to meet (and ultimately kill).
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The Chicago Bulls have been stepping up lately after a rough start following the Zach LaVine trade.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of rough
Adjective
  • The next day, Thursday, Bove replied to Sassoon, accepting her resignation and reiterated his warped reasons why the case should be dismissed without prejudice, meaning that it can be resumed later on.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The false front of a saloon still stood, with an alder tree growing through its warped timbers.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Definition of warped
Adjective
  • When adjusting for cyclical spending in both years — taking into account irregular dynamics such as political advertising and the Summer Olympics in 2024 — non-cyclical ad revenue growth in 2025 was revised to 6.7%, compared with a previous estimate of 7.3%.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Advocates of strict border policing today typically divide noncitizens in the United States into two groups: regular immigrants and irregular (unauthorized) immigrants.
    — Made by History, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of irregular
Adjective
  • Gigabyte deployed a 12-layer, nano-imprint lithography lamination on this lid, giving it a wavy, reflective look, particularly when the light catches it correctly.
    — Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Steinfeld’s hair transformation—and her newfound ability to play with her naturally wavy hair texture—caught the attention of the haircare giant Nexxus.
    — Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of wavy

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“Unsmoothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsmoothed. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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