Synonyms of bumpy

bumpy

adjective

ˈbəm-pē 

1

as in rough

marked by a series of sharp quick motions

a bumpy ride over a badly rutted road

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rough
• uneven
• choppy
• jerky
• jouncy
• unsteady
• herky-jerky
• erratic
• irregular
• jagged
• fitful
• spastic
• spasmodic
• ragged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smooth
• steady
• calm
• still
• placid

2

as in uneven

not having a level or smooth surface

the bumpy road made the jeep bounce all over

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uneven
• jagged
• rough
• rugged
• broken
• lumpy
• ragged
• wavy
• irregular
• coarse
• pebbly
• roughened
• scraggy
• rutted
• lopsided
• undulating
• unbalanced
• harsh
• pitted
• inexact
• knobby
• rutty
• pocked
• undulatory
• unaligned
• nubby
• scratchy
• knurled
• knobbly
• scraggly
• nonuniform
• nubbly
• sandpapery
• burred
• knurly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smooth
• flat
• level
• uniform
• even
• regular
• true
• exact
• plane
• aligned
• vertical
• horizontal
• straight
• tabular
• plumb
• flush

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bumpy

The path to achieving those goals could be bumpy, however, especially given promises executives have made in terms of supporting dual movie studio output levels, multiple news operations and other areas of the business. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 July 2026

Even before Pulte's appointment complicated its path to renewal, the law was already on a bumpy path as civil liberties-minded lawmakers in both parties demanded reforms on warrant requirements. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Massage it on rough, bumpy patches and areas prone to ingrown hairs for brighter, smoother, healthier-looking skin. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Kruz Schoolcraft has had a bumpy start to his professional career. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 9 July 2026