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(of a surface) Not level or smooth
“The picture hung unevenly on the wall, with one side noticeably lower than the other.”
At uneven or varying rates or intervals
“The economic recovery after the recession progressed unevenly, with some industries bouncing back quickly while others lagged behind.”
In a random or unpredictable manner
In a contrasting or inconsistent manner
At an angle or in a sloping direction
“Turning the corner, I walked by an old man with an uneven grin in a striped banker's suit.”
In a nonequal manner
“This has resulted in a most uneven distribution of funds by the State to local health departments.”
Adverb for not fairly matched, or favoring a particular side
“Despite the uneven playing field, competition has rapidly intensified, increasing incentives for weaker financial entities to take undue risks.”
(mathematics) Adverb for numerically indivisible by two
“If two uneven numbers are added or subtracted, their sum or difference will be an even number.”
Adverb for liable to unpredictable variation or changes
Adverb for having a croaky, husky or raspy sound or voice
Adverb for separated from a usual pair or set
(of whole numbers) Adverb for numerically indivisible by two
Adverb for unsteady or awkward in one's movements
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