unevenness

[ʌnˈiːvnəs]

unevenness Definition

• 1. the quality or state of being uneven, not level, or irregular
• 2. the quality or state of being unequal in size, amount, or degree

Using unevenness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unevenness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The unevenness of the terrain made it difficult to walk.

• Example

  The unevenness of the cake layers made it hard to frost.

• Example

  The team's performance showed a clear unevenness in skill level.

unevenness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unevenness

• irregularity
• roughness
• inconsistency

Antonyms for unevenness

• evenness
• smoothness
• consistency

Phrases with unevenness

• unevenness of distribution

  the state of being distributed in an unequal or uneven way

  Example

  The unevenness of distribution of resources led to significant disparities in wealth.

• unevenness of tone

  the state of having variations in pitch or timbre, resulting in a lack of smoothness or consistency

  Example

  The unevenness of tone in her voice made it difficult to understand what she was saying.

• unevenness of performance

  the state of having variations in quality or level of achievement, resulting in inconsistency

  Example

  The unevenness of performance among the team members led to a loss in the game.

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Summary: unevenness in Brief

Unevenness [ʌnˈiːvnəs] refers to the quality or state of being uneven, not level, or irregular. It can also refer to the quality or state of being unequal in size, amount, or degree. Examples include the unevenness of terrain, cake layers, and team performance. Phrases include 'unevenness of distribution,' 'unevenness of tone,' and 'unevenness of performance.' Synonyms include 'irregularity,' 'roughness,' and 'inconsistency.'