CHOPPY Synonyms: 162 Similar and Opposite Words

choppy

adjective

ˈchä-pē

Definition of choppy

as in sporadic

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of choppy Her wispy, face-framing bangs and choppy layers are defined with a dab of pomade at the ends. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Oct. 2026 Wildlife experts responding to the tour’s report set out on boats to try to remove the net, but were stymied by choppy waters. — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Aivaliotis is among Kalamos’ seven teenagers who today make a choppy crossing to school on the mainland. — Lefteris Pitarakis, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 Cincy was penalized 11 times for 108 yards, making for a choppy game at times, especially in the first half. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choppy

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Adjective

Only some regional operators have continued sporadic services, generally using smaller feeder vessels.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
That said, devolving tropical storms can pack a punch with sporadic gusts and showers as the energy that was formerly bundled in the storm’s center releases outward.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sporadic

Adjective

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing former NFL coach Mike Pettine out of retirement to serve as a senior assistant to defensive coordinator Christian Parker, whose debut in his new position is off to a rough start.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays are staring down a rough start to the American League Championship Series.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of rough

Adjective

Colette, our winsome young narrator played by Sophia Anne Caruso, will soon go on to provide a bit of explanation that only makes things more confusing.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Here are the top 6 confusing things about El Niño, as relayed to CNN via meteorologists and climate scientists.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of confusing

Adjective

With the Patriots and Bills accounting for four games on the schedule, the Jets can’t keep treating divisional victories as occasional breakthroughs.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
For most of human history, our Sun’s occasional tantrums have been of little concern to those of us living on Earth’s surface.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of occasional

Adjective

Rising case rates in women under 50, new federal rules on breast density notification and the uneven rollout of 3D mammography are reshaping when and how women get screened.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Grass, uneven ground, tiny puddles, and random objects can become major obstacles when the machine is barely taller than them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

More problematic was the character’s heritage; he’s supposed to be half-English and half-Paraguayan, and to say Gere’s accent is inconsistent would be charitable.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
The Packers have been inconsistent but should be able to handle their business at home.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of inconsistent

Adjective

Ohtani has been playing with a bad knee and biceps for three months, and the Dodgers already have tried intermittent rest.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The amount of daylight, cool temperatures, and intermittent rain in autumn mimic what happens in spring when the peepers actively court and mate.

— Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of intermittent

Adjective

Hopefully this bumpy season — his first as a Dodger to end short of the championship following the 2024 and 2025 title runs — will make Ohtani better.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge The smart display category has a bumpy history.

— Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026

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