uncadenced

/ʌnˈkædɛnsd, ʌnˈkædɛndz/

Definitions

1. adjective

not having a regular or rhythmic pattern; irregular

“The poet’s uncadenced verse added to the poem’s emotional intensity.”

2. adjective

not provided with a cadence or a rhythm

“The composer’s score was marked ‘uncadenced’ to indicate the desired effect.”

Synonyms

  • irregular
  • unmetrical
  • unrhythmic

Antonyms

  • cadenced
  • metrical
  • rhythmic