uneven
Translation
uneven, irregular, unequal
Examples
The old road was uneven and bumpy.
The old road was uneven and bumpy.
The distribution of wealth is very uneven.
The distribution of wealth is very uneven.
It was an uneven contest from the start.
It was an uneven contest from the start.
Grammar Patterns
((uneven)) + Noun not level or smooth Be careful on the uneven pavement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irregular, bumpy, unequal; Antonyms: even, smooth, level
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) + 'even' (level, equal). It means not level, smooth, or regular.
Memory Tips
Think of 'not even'. An uneven surface is a surface that is 'not even' or level.