unevenness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈiːvənnəs/

Definition

The quality or state of not being level, smooth, or consistent.

Examples

• The unevenness of the old wooden floor made it difficult to arrange the furniture straight.

• She noticed an unevenness in his breathing, which concerned her.

• Despite the artist's best efforts, there was a slight unevenness in the paint application.

Synonyms of unevenness

Words with a similar meaning to unevenness:

• irregularity
• roughness
• inconsistency
• disparity

Antonyms of unevenness

Words with the opposite meaning to unevenness:

• evenness
• smoothness
• regularity

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