Main Entry:

un·even

Pronunciation:

\ˌən-ˈē-vən\

Function:

adjective

Date:

before 12th century

1 aarchaic : unequal 1a b: odd 3a2 a: not even : not level or smooth : rugged, ragged <large uneven teeth> <uneven handwriting> b: varying from the straight or parallel c: not uniform : irregular <uneven combustion> d: varying in quality <an uneven performance>3: unequal 3a <an uneven confrontation>

synonyms see rough

— un·even·ly adverb

— un·even·ness \-və(n)-nəs\ noun