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Comparative
more uneven
Superlative
most uneven
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not level, smooth, or uniform in shape or texture
- The hikers struggled to walk on the uneven ground.
- The paint on the wall appeared uneven due to poor application.
- The old wooden table had an uneven surface with visible cracks.
- His handwriting was uneven, with letters varying in size.
- The road was too uneven for comfortable driving.
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describing a contest or competition in which the opponents are not fairly matched, leading to an imbalance in skill or ability
- The championship game was uneven, with one team dominating from the start.
- The debate felt uneven, as one participant had significantly more experience.
- The match was uneven, with a rookie facing a seasoned professional.
- Critics argued that the tournament's structure led to uneven pairings.
- The coach refused to schedule an uneven game against a much weaker opponent.
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(of numbers) not evenly divisible by number 2
- Seven is an uneven number because it can't be divided by 2 evenly.
- The students were split into uneven groups for the project, with some teams having more members than others.
- The uneven number of chairs made it difficult to seat everyone comfortably.
- He gave an uneven answer to the math problem, resulting in an incorrect solution.
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exhibiting irregular patterns or fluctuations in performance or quality
- The uneven distribution of resources made it difficult to achieve fair outcomes for all participants.
- His uneven performance in the competition left the judges uncertain about his skills.
- The team had an uneven record this season, with some impressive wins and disappointing losses.
- Her attendance at class was uneven, leading to gaps in her understanding of the material.
- The project's progress was uneven, with some phases completed ahead of schedule while others lagged behind.
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