uneven
Something uneven is not smooth or even.
You'll often hear people talk about uneven ground when they mean it's bumpy and hard to walk on. Maybe a sidewalk has been broken up by tree roots over time, making it uneven. Or you might be at a park where the path winds around hills and little valleys, creating an uneven terrain that's fun to hike but tricky to skate on.
How common is "uneven"?
Word uneven is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
adjective
Of a surface, not even; covered with raised spots, pits and grooves.
rough
Real examples of "uneven" in context
