UNEVENNESS Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

unevenness

noun

Definition of unevenness

as in inconsistency

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as in imbalance

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Recent Examples of unevenness The unevenness of the crackdown has revealed Lebanon’s dilemma. — Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026 That unevenness is putting pressure on families. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Apr. 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 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 Those numbers are key for hotels, restaurants, arts institutions, bars and neighborhoods still working through the unevenness of the city’s recovery. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Despite its unevenness, The Bone Temple delivers enough carnage and ritual sacrifice to satiate the horror flock. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 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 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. — Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unevenness

Noun

The timing couldn’t be better for the Royals, whose bullpen has been stretched thin by injuries and inconsistency.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
When that foundation is weak, AI amplifies every gap, inconsistency and blind spot.

— Mark Thomas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of inconsistency

Noun

Among the potential complications are severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and loss of fluid volume in the body, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Signs Your Oral Microbiome Is Out of Balance Persistent bad breath that does not resolve with brushing is one of the most common early signs of bacterial imbalance.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

Definition of imbalance

Noun

Others are chasing answers for chronic bloating, pain or irregularity that no doctor has been able to explain.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
The immediate trigger for Saturday’s protest was the reported irregularity in a recent exam that quickly became a broader outlet for frustration over India’s education system and limited job opportunities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 June 2026

Definition of irregularity

Noun

Following the controversy, SCUSD formed a task force made up of Black community leaders and advocates, which later developed a set of recommendations for the district to better address its racial disparities.

— Chaewon Chung July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
To address disparities, the report calls for short-term and long-term initiatives that target 12 major issues.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 1 July 2026

Definition of disparity

Noun

For example, recent episodes about the benefits of music, the health costs of air pollution, solving societal and economic inequality, and the importance of gut health can help listeners.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Babeuf was betrayed by an informant, put on trial in 1797, and eventually acquitted of conspiracy, but he was executed for committing his ideas about inequality to print.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of inequality

Noun

Peruvians voted in favor of Fujimori amid a surge in violent crime, extortion and years of political instability.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Leaders are facing a range of barriers to growth in 2026, including cybersecurity threats (58%), regulations and corporate tax rates (43%), inflation (42%), geopolitical instability (40%), and supply chain issues (35%).

— Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of instability

Noun

Youssef added that one of the biggest shortcomings in many squatter investigations is the lack of follow-up fact gathering.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Nilson Angulo’s strike was excellent and Gonzalo Plata’s winner, which will live long in the Ecuadorian memory, ensured Germany’s shortcomings were punished.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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