uneven

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BrE /ˈʌnɪvən/ AmE /ˈʌnɪvən/

adjective en → es

1 SURFACE [attributive, predicative] B1

not smooth or level; having parts that are higher and lower than other parts

irregular, desigual, irregular en altura

  • an uneven surface

Collocations uneven ground · uneven terrain

  • The path was very uneven.

    El sendero estaba muy irregular.

2 PROGRESS [attributive, predicative] B2

not regular or steady; changing in a way that is not smooth or even

inestable, irregular, desigual

  • an uneven performance

Collocations uneven progress · uneven results

  • Her career has been quite uneven.

    Su carrera ha sido bastante irregular.

3 DISTRIBUTION [attributive, predicative] C1

not divided equally or fairly; not the same for everyone

desigual, injusto, no equitativo

  • an uneven distribution

Collocations uneven distribution of resources · uneven allocation

  • There is an uneven distribution of wealth in the country.

    Hay una distribución desigual de la riqueza en el país.