uneven

• Décrit une surface qui n'est pas plane ni lisse, ou une situation qui n'est pas constante ou égale.

Describes a surface that is not level or smooth, or a situation that is not consistent or equal.

1. Not level or smoothA2formal

   Having a surface that is not flat, regular, or uniform.

   inégal

   • The ground was uneven, making it difficult to walk.
   • She tripped on an uneven patch of pavement.
   • The table wobbled because its legs were uneven.

   Synonymesbumpycraggyirregularjaggedlumpypittedraggedroughruttedunsmooth

   Antonymesevenflatlevelregularsmoothuniform

2. Unfair or imbalancedB2formal

   Describing a contest or situation where the participants are not equally matched.

   Inégal

   • The boxing match was uneven, with one fighter much more experienced.
   • It was an uneven competition from the start.
   • The teams were unevenly matched in skill.

   Synonymesinequitablelopsidedone-sidedunbalancedunequal

   Antonymesbalancedevenfair

3. Not divisible by twoB1formal

   A mathematical term for a number that cannot be divided evenly by two.

   impair

   • Seven is an uneven number.
   • Odd numbers are also called uneven numbers.
   • The teacher asked the students to list all uneven numbers between 1 and 20.

   Synonymesodd

   Antonymeseven

4. Irregular or variableB2formal

   Occurring at unpredictable intervals or changing frequently.

   Irrégulier, variable

   • The patient's heartbeat was uneven.
   • The quality of his work was uneven, sometimes excellent and sometimes poor.
   • The rainfall has been uneven this year.

   Synonymeschangeableerraticfitfulfluctuatinginconsistentirregularpatchysporadicunsteadyvariable

   Antonymesconsistentconstantevenregularsteadyuniform

5. Lacking consistencyB2formal

   Not uniform in quality, standard, or performance.

   inégal, irrégulier

   • Her performance in the tournament was uneven.
   • The movie received uneven reviews from critics.
   • The team's play has been uneven throughout the season.

   Synonymeschangeableerraticfluctuatinginconsistentirregularpatchyspottyunsteadyvariablevarying

   Antonymesconsistentevenregularsteadyuniform