UNEVENNESS Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

unevenness

noun

Definition of unevenness

as in inconsistency

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

as in imbalance

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of unevenness Retinol makes a person’s skin brighter, can also help clear up and even prevent brown pigmentation, unclog pores and help with acne and skin tone unevenness. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Some unevenness like seen in my mom's yard, was not a problem. — New Atlas, 19 July 2026 The unevenness of the crackdown has revealed Lebanon’s dilemma. — Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026 And despite the unevenness in his game, his shooting and scoring would be helpful in a world without Powell and/or Herro. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 That unevenness is putting pressure on families. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026 The early work of the NBS focused primarily on consumer goods, but war changed that as well, and the bureau was quickly called to help fix the issue of national manufacturing unevenness. — Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 Despite its unevenness, The Bone Temple delivers enough carnage and ritual sacrifice to satiate the horror flock. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026 With this unevenness and weakness in some sectors, the next big question is what could tip the balance toward a slowdown or another year of growth. — Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unevenness

Noun

Sprague also argued that Clancy fabricated hearing an auditory hallucination, emphasizing inconsistencies in the story and that Clancy has not heard a voice since.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated).

— Ben Jones Aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of inconsistency

Noun

Other possible causes flagged in the reporting include mild infection, IBS, microbiome imbalances, food sensitivities and general inflammation.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The trade imbalances that have come to characterize the global economy are fundamentally untenable.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of imbalance

Noun

Unlike conventional stereo systems, which mainly calculate horizontal differences between images from parallel cameras, CBS accounts for both horizontal and vertical disparities created when cameras converge on a target.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The data collection would serve to inform research initiatives, identify disparities and guide policy decisions, per the bill.

— Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of disparity

Noun

Advocates who champion the initiative argue that Black students — who make up a third of the CPS student body — are uniquely positioned to fail because of historic and ongoing racial inequalities in Chicago.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
The film weaves a fascinating exploration of wealth and inequality through her vulnerability.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of inequality

Noun

At this late juncture in the season, the instability of the Akira One’s revolving-door crew is taking its toll.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
As Western forces withdraw and violence spreads in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, analysts warn these Russian security deals deepen dependence on Moscow while failing to reverse the region’s worsening instability.

— Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of instability

Noun

Career Fit Is a Business Issue There is a persistent tendency in the legal profession to interpret difficulty in a role as a personal shortcoming.

— Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Some ergonomic shortcomings remain, such as the fact that its precious screen real estate can’t display Ferrari’s iconic tachometer and a GPS screen simultaneously.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of shortcoming

Browse Nearby Words

unevenly

unevenness

uneventful

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Unevenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unevenness. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of unevenness

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

dissonant

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes