uneven meaning and definition

UNEVEN adjective

Definition of uneven (adjective)

1. not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
   • "an uneven color"; "uneven ground"; "uneven margins"; "wood with an uneven grain"
   • antonym: even
2. (of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents
   • "vaudeville...waged an uneven battle against the church"
   • synonyms: mismatched
3. not divisible by two
   • synonyms: odd
   • antonym: even
4. variable and recurring at irregular intervals
   • "an uneven gait"; "uneven spacing"
5. lacking consistency
   • "the golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty"
   • synonyms: scratchy, spotty