unevenly
/ʌnˈivənli/
adverb
- In a way that is not level, smooth, or flat; with an irregular surface or shape.
- She spread the peanut butter unevenly across the bread, leaving some parts bare.
- The ground had frozen unevenly, creating small bumps and dips in the field.
- The old sidewalk was cracked and sloped unevenly, making it hard to push a stroller.
- In a way that is not equal, balanced, or consistent; with parts that differ in size, amount, or quality.
- The team's performance was unevenly matched, with one side scoring goal after goal.
- Wealth in the region is distributed unevenly, with a few families controlling most of the resources.
- The cake baked unevenly because the oven had hot spots.
- In a way that is not fair or just; with unequal treatment or opportunity.
- The workload was shared unevenly among the team, causing resentment.
- Funding for schools was allocated unevenly, leaving poorer districts with fewer resources.
- The rules were applied unevenly, punishing some students more harshly than others for the same mistake.
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