uneven
/ʌnˈivən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: unevens · unevening · unevened
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of a surface, not even; covered with raised spots, pits and grooves.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Not level or smooth.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To make uneven.
Verb
Examples
Initially it nestled among the dozens of Indian mounds that unevened the earth near the river until they were leveled to accommodate commerce.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “uneven” mean?
Of a surface, not even; covered with raised spots, pits and grooves.
Is “uneven” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.