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unevenly

[/ʌnˈiːvənli/]
adverb
desigualmente
1. In a manner that is not even, uniform, or equal in distribution or intensity
The paint was applied unevenly to the wall.
A tinta foi aplicada desigualmente na parede.
2. In a manner lacking balance or symmetry
The weight was distributed unevenly across the platform.
O peso foi distribuído desigualmente pela plataforma.
3. In a manner characterized by irregular intervals or inconsistent quality
The team's performance this season has been unevenly matched.
O desempenho do time nesta temporada tem sido desigualmente equilibrado.
Synonyms
irregularlyunequallyasymmetricallydisproportionatelyinconsistently
Antonyms
evenlyuniformlyequallysymmetricallyconsistently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desigualmente
Most common usage
Brazil
irregularmente
Alternative form, emphasizing lack of regularity
Portugal
desigualmente
Standard European Portuguese form
Portugal
irregularmente
Alternative form used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

play on an uneven field
uneven playing field
distribution of wealth is uneven
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