Meaning of uneven in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌənˈivən/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    uneven

    Definitions

    1. (of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents

    Examples

    • « vaudeville...waged an uneven battle against the church »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. inconsistent in quality

    Synonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    uneven

    Etymology

    Old English unefen ‘not corresponding exactly’ (see un-, even)

    Definitions

    1. not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

    Examples

    • « an uneven color »
    • « uneven ground »
    • « uneven margins »
    • « wood with an uneven grain »

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    Stephen Hunter

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