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| bumpy |
not flat or smooth; uneven. [1/2 definitions] |
| choppy |
characterized by abrupt transitions, inconsistent style, or uneven quality. [1/3 definitions] |
| diffuse |
to soften or break up (light), as by reflection from an uneven surface. [2/9 definitions] |
| fault |
a break in part of the earth's crust that is like a crack in the surface of the earth. A fault can be small or it can be hundreds of miles long. Because of the break between the surfaces, the surfaces can move and become uneven with each other. [1/4 definitions] |
| inequality |
an instance of being uneven or unequal. [1/5 definitions] |
| irregular |
uneven in shape, arrangement, surface, or some other way. [2/4 definitions] |
| jagged |
having points that are sharp and uneven. |
| jerk1 |
any sudden or unexpected and uneven motion. [3/5 definitions] |
| jounce |
a jerky and uneven movement; bounce. [1/2 definitions] |
| limp1 |
to walk in an uneven, difficult way because of a lame or injured leg or foot. [2 definitions] |
| lopsided |
having one side that is larger or heavier than the other; uneven. |
| patchy |
uneven or inconsistent in quality. [1/2 definitions] |
| pongee |
a soft, thin silk fabric of uneven texture and natural tan color. |
| ragged |
having rough, uneven, or sharp edges or surfaces. [1/4 definitions] |
| rough |
having an uneven surface; not smooth. [1/6 definitions] |
| roughen |
to make or become uneven or coarse; rough. |
| ruffle |
to become agitated or uneven. [1/9 definitions] |
| scraggly |
uneven or unkempt; ragged. |
| scramble |
a fast climb or crawl over uneven ground. [1/8 definitions] |
| scratchy |
having or seeming to have scratches; rough, unfinished, uneven, or haphazard. [1/3 definitions] |
| spotty |
inconsistent; uneven. [1/2 definitions] |
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