unsmoothed

adjective

Definition of unsmoothednext
as in uneven

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Recent Examples of unsmoothed It was left unfinished, with rough, unsmoothed chisel marks skirting its lower third. — Lauren Keith, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsmoothed
  1. uneven
  2. coarse
  3. lumpy
  4. bumpy
  5. rough
  6. warped
  7. irregular
  8. wavy
Adjective
  • The uneven overall performance can be traced back — first and foremost — to a leaky defense.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • The uneven elevation of Spain’s mountainous regions could obstruct viewing the eclipse, as could a line of trees or a smattering of buildings.
    — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • After drying, stick the cuttings into small pots filled with coarse potting soil to ensure proper drainage.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026
  • Emily Young, a spokesperson for the Lake County Health Department, said in an email that there are fine particulates and coarse particulates.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of coarse
Adjective
  • Stage nine had been highlighted as an opportunity for breakaway riders, featuring 3,300m of climbing over a lumpy parcours — with all the classified climbs preserved in the final 100km of the route.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Quarter to quarter results could be lumpy given macro uncertainty and trading’s seasonal strength in Q1, so management cautioned against annualizing the strong start.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of lumpy
Adjective
  • It’s been a bumpy first part of the season for Orlando City SC.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • While the rally may become bumpier, robust profits are expected to largely offset political noise and seasonal weakness.
    — Andrew Graham, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of bumpy
Adjective
  • Bannister Road has been rough to drive on for seemingly years.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • The relationship between the two had been rough for a while, and Traci was excited to build a new life for herself independent of her husband.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of rough
Adjective
  • Googlers peppered the executives with anxious questions about whether products like YouTube were reinforcing warped beliefs and making the country more divided.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • Anna’s attitude speaks to the jealousy that fuels the movie’s wider narrative – Jack is adored, largely inappropriately, by all the members of his family – while his father’s probing highlights a warped sense of entitlement.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of warped
Adjective
  • This condition, present in up to one in eight premenopausal women, is associated multiple systemic issues, including irregular periods, ovarian cysts and infertility.
    — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • The more modern versions alternate rough branches and irregular shapes with classic designs, transforming coral into a warm accent that immediately evokes the Mediterranean, Southern Italy, and summers spent by rocky shores and crystal-clear seas.
    — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026
Definition of irregular
Adjective
  • White embroidery curved across the shoulders, while rows of wavy trim followed the skirt’s seams.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • To the casual observer, which is to say virtually everyone, a guardrail is just a long wavy strip of steel, about a foot wide, set thirty inches or so off the ground, which keeps a car from going off the road.
    — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of wavy

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“Unsmoothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsmoothed. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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