adjective
not flat or smooth, with high and low parts
The road is uneven and full of holes.
Be careful on the uneven ground.
Common phrases & grammar
uneven ground · uneven surface
uneven + noun
be + uneven
American English
How to pronounce uneven
adjectiveB1
uhNEEvn
/əˈni.vn̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
not flat or smooth, with high and low parts
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjective
not equal in quality, amount, strength, or regularity
The quality of the service was uneven.
Her performance has been uneven this season.
Common phrases & grammar
uneven performance · uneven distribution
uneven + noun
be + uneven
adjectiveless common
not divisible into two equal whole numbers
Seven is an uneven number.
We need an uneven number of players.
Good to know
In mathematics, odd is more common than uneven for this meaning.
Common phrases & grammar
an uneven number
be + uneven
Useful expressions
a situation in which one person or group has an unfair advantage
Small businesses face an uneven playing field.