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unevenness
Nounな-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. unevenness (of colour, paint, etc.)
  2. 2. irregularity
  3. 3. unevenness (of quality, results, behaviour, etc.)
  4. 4. fickleness
Refers to unevenness, irregularity, or inconsistency in something, such as uneven coloring, patchy results, or inconsistent quality. It is written in katakana and used in everyday contexts like cooking, skincare, or performance. For example, paint applied unevenly or a player whose skill is inconsistent could both be described with this word.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I looked in the mirror and my foundation was a total mess — so patchy!

Sentence 2

Apparently the temperature difference in the dryer caused uneven baking.

Sentence 3

"The wallpaper looks uneven depending on how the light hits it," Mom said.

Sentence 4

One missed wipe is all it takes to leave streaks on the glass.

Sentence 5

Wait, seriously? These uneven char marks actually make it look more delicious!