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Definition of unevenly

unevenly

/ʌnˈiːvənli/
un · e · ven · ly
Adjective:uneven
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is not equal, balanced, or fair in distribution, proportion, or quality.

Example

"Economic growth was distributed unevenly across the different regions of the country."

2

In a way that is not smooth, level, regular, or consistent.

Example

"The old wooden floorboards had settled unevenly over the decades, leaving noticeable gaps."

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• Rhymes for unevenly

• Nearby Words

unethically
unevaluated
uneven
unevenly
unevenness
uneventful
uneventfully

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English unefne ('not level, unequal'), formed from the privative prefix un- and efne ('even'), combined with the adverbial suffix -ly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unevenly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unevenly
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