unevenness

noun

Definition of unevennessnext
1
as in inconsistency

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2
as in imbalance

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Recent Examples of unevenness However, bumps and microscopic unevenness alter the probe’s touch, creating false signals that look like moving ions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unevenness
  1. inconsistency
  2. imbalance
  3. irregularity
  4. disparity
  5. inconsistence
  6. inequality
  7. instability
  8. shortcoming
Noun
  • Williams has had a strong start to the year despite some inconsistency up front protecting the run game.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • When data lives in siloed systems with no shared definitions, AI cannot magically eliminate inconsistencies, and employees can’t leverage it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of inconsistency
Noun
  • Micron’s bright outlook Micron delivered another blowout quarter Wednesday, but the bigger takeaway was management’s outlook on the supply-demand imbalance and the prospect for a powerful stock buyback.
    — Alexa LoMonaco,Jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The same imbalance shows up in who captures the economy’s gains.
    — Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of imbalance
Noun
  • The irregularity was that Malagò was not registered as a member of the soccer federation at the time of the election in June.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The heart monitor showed a slight irregularity, but not an emergency, and my doctor wasn’t inclined to medicate something that minor.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of irregularity
Noun
  • Experts said a number of factors contribute to the disparities within majors.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Dougan also had documented and reported disparities in leadership pay, the suit says.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of disparity
Noun
  • And the main driver of the inconsistences seems to be due to contractual obligations and profits.
    — Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Very inconsistent with practices, which led to inconsistence with games.
    — Percy Allen, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2018
Definition of inconsistence
Noun
  • Hundreds of schools have shut their doors in recent days, with students airing grievances over run-down buildings, overcrowded classrooms, understaffing and inequalities in the education system.
    — Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In 2016, Senator Bernie Sanders shocked the Democratic establishment by running a close race against Hillary Clinton for the Party’s Presidential nomination, thanks to his insistent focus on income and wealth inequality.
    — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of inequality
Noun
  • Le Pen vows fiscal turnaround Further political instability is also expected to develop when France holds its presidential election in the spring.
    — Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Nor is Argentina’s devotion to its most famous export whose triumphs have served as reminders of national greatness through years of political and economic instability.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of instability
Noun
  • The Jets, seeking to address their defensive shortcomings, signed safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in the offseason.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Others, including Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, who recently launched a crackdown on Venezuelan migrants in his country, will be tempted to stoke xenophobia to deflect blame for policy shortcomings.
    — DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of shortcoming

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“Unevenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unevenness. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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