HIT OR MISS Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

hit-or-miss 1 of 2

adjective

ˌhit-ər-ˈmis

as in random

lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern your hit-or-miss schedule for taking your medication is going to land you in the hospital again

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hit or miss

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adverb

as in randomly

without definite aim, direction, rule, or method I was learning Spanish hit or miss, mostly just by hearing my friends speak it

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Recent Examples of hit-or-miss

Adjective

Beyond Stanley, the Ravens haven’t spent a ton of money on veteran offensive linemen, which has put pressure on their young draft picks to develop — and that’s been hit-or-miss with guard Ben Cleveland, a third-round pick in 2021, heading the list of recent misses. —

Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026 Aside from mainly hit-or-miss showers Saturday, the rest of the upcoming weekend looks much cooler. —

Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026

Adverb

It’s been hit or miss in that respect, particularly in Big 12 play. —

Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026 For her, Curse of the Werewolf is hit or miss, but Stardust Racers has been a no every time. —

Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hit-or-miss

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-or-miss

Adjective

Deli scraps, roasted vegetables, that random wedge of cheese, a smear of whatever condiment is closest to empty.

— Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
In the piece, the Vicar of Christ is felled not by his oppressors but rather by a random cosmic event.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026