The Opposite(Antonym) of “even”
The antonyms of even are uneven, rough, and unbalanced. These words describe things that are not smooth, level, or equal in some way.
Explore all Antonyms of “even”
Definitions and Examples of uneven, rough, unbalanced
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not level, flat, or smooth; irregular or bumpy in surface or texture.
Example
The road was uneven and full of potholes, making it difficult to drive on.
Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
Example
The wood was rough to the touch, with splinters sticking out of it.
Not evenly distributed or proportioned; lacking balance or symmetry.
Example
The weight of the package was unbalanced, causing it to tip over when I tried to lift it.
Key Differences: uneven vs rough vs unbalanced
- 1Uneven refers to a surface or texture that is not level or smooth, while rough describes something that has an irregular or bumpy surface.
- 2Unbalanced refers to something that lacks balance or symmetry, while even implies that things are equal or level.
Effective Usage of uneven, rough, unbalanced
- 1Describing Surfaces: Use uneven and rough to describe surfaces that are not smooth or level.
- 2Talking about Balance: Use unbalanced to describe things that lack balance or symmetry.
- 3Comparing Things: Use even to compare things that are equal or level.
Remember this!
The antonyms of even are uneven, rough, and unbalanced. Use uneven and rough to describe surfaces that are not smooth or level, unbalanced to describe things that lack balance or symmetry, and even to compare things that are equal or level.
