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 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

The company used an AI voice agent to collect call data and reduce inconsistencies in its third-party answering service, improving inbound call conversions and providing a consistent customer experience.

— Ryan Johnson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Some of the younger guys that are new to the position, there were some inconsistencies, some missed assignments.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of inconsistency

Noun

Why your knees may be taking the hit Unfortunately, modern life biases muscle use toward the front of the body, which reinforces posture problems and strength imbalances that disrupt the natural function of your braking system.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The move addresses some of the positional imbalance on the Wizards’ wing-heavy roster.

— Josh Robbins, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of imbalance

Noun

There have been no official findings of fraud or irregularity in the Minnesota primary results.

— Eric Henderson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Maxar, meanwhile, identified an irregularity connected to Beloozerov’s employment, notified authorities and terminated him, a company spokesperson told CNN.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of irregularity

Noun

Have there been any improvements in access to care or in addressing health disparities?

— Maggie Donahue, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026
What the research shows The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released a landmark study in November 2025 revealing severe gender and racial disparities among the creators and guests of popular podcasts.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of disparity

Noun

Amodei called out fellow tech leaders who have grown increasingly skeptical of philanthropy, arguing that wealthy individuals have a responsibility to help address the inequality that AI could exacerbate.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Extreme inequality is commonplace, so why do people accept it?

— Jen Cole Wright, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of inequality

Noun

At their worst, a cloud of quarterback instability overshadowed the season.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
With Fenway Sports Group CEO of football Michael Edwards leaving last month and sporting director Richard Hughes expected to follow after this summer’s window, there’s no shortage of uncertainty and instability above Iraola.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of instability

Noun

The club’s shortcomings were particularly evident in the Arsenal loss, as Mateo Kovačić and Nico O’Reilly were outclassed all afternoon.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
These structural shortcomings mean that Southeast Asian governments can’t be too ambitious in their AI strategies.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

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