What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unsmoothly
Example
The car drove unsmoothly on the unpaved road. [unsmoothly: adverb]
Example
She played the piano unsmoothly, hitting the wrong notes. [unsmoothly: adverb]
unevenly
Example
The ground was covered in unevenly spaced rocks. [unevenly: adverb]
Example
The cake was cut unevenly, with some slices larger than others. [unevenly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unevenly is more commonly used than unsmoothly in everyday language. Unevenly is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while unsmoothly is less common and often used in specific situations where roughness or bumpiness is relevant.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unsmoothly and unevenly?
Both unsmoothly and unevenly are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
