Synonyms of choppy

choppy

adjective

1

as in sporadic

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence

a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sporadic
• occasional
• intermittent
• erratic
• sudden
• unsteady
• violent
• unpredictable
• discontinuous
• irregular
• spastic
• casual
• fitful
• spotty
• spasmodic
• episodic
• volatile
• episodical
• aperiodic
• catchy
• random
• scattered
• haphazard
• fragmentary
• interrupted
• changing
• unstable
• broken
• convulsive
• changeful
• aimless
• disconnected
• uncertain
• varying
• unsettled
• stray
• arbitrary
• odd
• desultory
• capricious
• fluctuating
• slapdash
• mercurial
• temperamental
• hit-and-miss
• fluid
• variable
• inconstant
• hit-or-miss
• mutable
• fickle
• changeable
• wavering
• flickery

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuous
• constant
• steady
• periodic
• regular
• stable
• uniform
• habitual
• repeated
• stationary
• even
• orderly
• unchanging
• systematic
• equable
• methodical
• changeless
• unrelenting
• unvarying
• unremitting
• unwavering
• methodic

2

as in rough

marked by a series of sharp quick motions

the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rough
• uneven
• bumpy
• jerky
• herky-jerky
• unsteady
• erratic
• jouncy
• spastic
• jagged
• irregular
• spasmodic
• fitful
• ragged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smooth
• steady
• calm
• still
• placid

3

as in confusing

not clearly or logically connected

the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confusing
• inconsistent
• frustrating
• disjointed
• confused
• incoherent
• bizarre
• disconnected
• unconnected
• unusual
• strange
• absurd
• ridiculous
• meaningless
• puzzling
• perplexing
• eccentric
• weird
• muddled
• irrational
• silly
• baffling
• disorganized
• unorganized
• bewildering
• curious
• disorderly
• disordered
• confounding
• foolish
• illogical
• disconcerting
• unreasonable
• odd
• peculiar
• unconvincing
• outlandish
• nonsensical
• unsound
• unexplainable
• inexplicable
• invalid
• fallacious
• nutty
• unaccountable
• screwy
• outré
• preposterous
• asinine
• senseless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coherent
• connected
• sound
• orderly
• solid
• systematic
• reasonable
• logical
• organized
• valid
• rational
• sensible
• compelling
• ordered
• clear
• persuasive
• convincing
• plausible
• satisfying
• transparent
• systematized
• lucid
• unmistakable
• unambiguous
• cogent
• unequivocal
• clear-cut
• perspicuous