unevenly

[US]/ˈ ʌnˈi:vənlɪ/
[UK]/ʌn'ivənli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

unevenly
adv. in an irregular or imbalanced manner; in a unstable or variable way; not in parallel or symmetrically; in a disparate or inconsistent way.

Example Sentences

Fuel resources are very unevenly distributed.

Petals white, suborbiculate, ca. 1.5 mm in diam., apically emarginate and unevenly lacerate.

The cake was baked unevenly, with one side slightly burnt.

She applied the makeup unevenly, resulting in a patchy appearance.

The road was paved unevenly, causing a bumpy ride for drivers.

The distribution of resources was done unevenly, favoring certain regions over others.

He painted the walls unevenly, leaving streaks and blotches of paint.

The students performed unevenly on the test, with some scoring much higher than others.

The plants were watered unevenly, resulting in some wilting while others flourished.

The workload was distributed unevenly among team members, causing resentment and frustration.

Her attention was focused unevenly on different tasks, leading to incomplete projects.

The income distribution in the country is unevenly skewed towards the wealthy elite.

Real-world Examples

The gravitational tidal forces of that star affect the planet unevenly, stretching it at the equator.

Source: If there is a if.

And why are they so unevenly spread across the planet?

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

But these advances were distributed unevenly.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The gains, however, were unevenly distributed.

Source: New Version of University English Comprehensive Course 4

The problem is unevenly distributed around the country.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

These archetypes are unevenly distributed across different industries and roles.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

These sensors are extremely sensitive, but they're also expensive and distributed unevenly around the world.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds May 2018 Collection

Second, before the reform and opening up, the development of the road network had been advancing unevenly.

Source: CRI Online July 2019 Collection

But sometimes these effects can cause the heart to beat unevenly and can cause death, Cronenwett said.

Source: VOA Special March 2023 Collection

Though it sometimes seems like microwaves unevenly heat up food inside them, they're actually designed to cook food evenly.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

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