unevenly

Meaning

In a manner that is not level, smooth, or consistent; not equally distributed or balanced.

Examples

• The old road was paved unevenly, making the car ride quite bumpy.
• She spread the frosting unevenly on the cake, leaving some parts bare.

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈiːvənli/

How to Use unevenly

unevenly distributed (collocation)

Not spread out equally. — "Wealth is often unevenly distributed in society."

unevenly balanced (collocation)

Not in a stable or equal state. — "The scales were unevenly balanced, favoring one side."

unevenly paved (collocation)

Having a surface that is not smooth or level. — "Walking on the unevenly paved path was difficult."

Synonyms of unevenly

Words with a similar meaning to unevenly:

• irregularly
• disproportionately
• inconsistently
• erratically

Antonyms of unevenly

Words with the opposite meaning to unevenly:

• evenly
• uniformly