The Opposite(Antonym) of “uniformly”
The antonyms of uniformly are unevenly and inconsistently. The antonyms unevenly and inconsistently convey a lack of uniformity or consistency. It implies that something is not the same throughout or does not follow a pattern.
Explore all Antonyms of “uniformly”
Definitions and Examples of unevenly, inconsistently
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In an irregular or unequal manner; not evenly distributed or consistent.
Example
The cake was baked unevenly, with some parts burnt and others undercooked.
In a manner that is not predictable or reliable; lacking consistency or coherence.
Example
He performed inconsistently throughout the season, sometimes playing brilliantly and other times making costly mistakes.
Key Differences: unevenly vs inconsistently
- 1Unevenly describes something that is not level or balanced, while inconsistently describes something that is not predictable or reliable.
- 2Unevenly can be used to describe physical objects, while inconsistently is used to describe actions or behaviors.
- 3Unevenly is a gradable antonym, while inconsistently is a relational antonym.
Effective Usage of unevenly, inconsistently
- 1Describing Physical Objects: Use unevenly to describe surfaces, textures, or shapes that are not level or balanced.
- 2Describing Actions or Behaviors: Use inconsistently to describe actions or behaviors that are not predictable or reliable.
- 3Comparing and Contrasting: Use these antonyms to highlight differences between two or more things.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Unevenly describes something that is not level or balanced, while inconsistently describes something that is not predictable or reliable. Use these words to describe physical objects or actions/behaviors, and to highlight differences between two or more things.
