BUMPY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

bumpy

adjective

ˈbəm-pē

Definition of bumpy

as in rough

marked by a series of sharp quick motions a bumpy ride over a badly rutted road

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as in uneven

not having a level or smooth surface the bumpy road made the jeep bounce all over

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Recent Examples of bumpy FanDuel’s belated foray into prediction markets, done via a joint venture with CME Group, has been bumpy. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026 And despite that bumpy pre-launch, reception among those with tighter curl patterns has shifted significantly, including some emphatic endorsements. — Eden Stuart, Allure, 22 Sep. 2026 The kitchen counters are New Cardoso Slab from ABC Stone with a leather finish, which has a subtly bumpy texture that doesn’t affect durability. — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026 Zach Brown's college football career has been bumpy at times. — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bumpy

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Adjective

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing former NFL coach Mike Pettine out of retirement to serve as a senior assistant to defensive coordinator Christian Parker, whose debut in his new position is off to a rough start.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays are staring down a rough start to the American League Championship Series.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of rough

Adjective

Rising case rates in women under 50, new federal rules on breast density notification and the uneven rollout of 3D mammography are reshaping when and how women get screened.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Grass, uneven ground, tiny puddles, and random objects can become major obstacles when the machine is barely taller than them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

Christened Invision, the 328-footer is designed as a rugged, bluewater cruiser with a superyacht’s style, comfort, and finish.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Mage was ready to overlook anything—the minuscule bedrooms, the historical restrictions, the rugged location that puts it at a high fire risk—for the light.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of rugged

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