Meaning & Definition of Uneven in English

1. Not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

• "An uneven color"

• "Uneven ground"

• "Uneven margins"

• "Wood with an uneven grain"

2. (of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents

• "Vaudeville...waged an uneven battle against the church"

3. Not divisible by two

4. Variable and recurring at irregular intervals

• "An uneven gait"

• "Uneven spacing"

5. Lacking consistency

• "The golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty"