HIT-OR-MISS Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

Forecasters say most storms will be hit-or-miss, but a few could briefly turn strong enough to produce hail, especially during the afternoon and evening. —

Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 Steven Conrad’s particular brand of absurdity and plucky dark humor has been hit-or-miss for me, even as it has been boosted by the strength of Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini. —

Andy Andersen, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026

Adverb

The area can expected hit or miss showers and thunderestorms. —

Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026 Leaders can set 50/50 goals, which means there is a 50/50 chance that the team might hit or miss the goal. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hit-or-miss

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-or-miss

Adjective

The Tennessee Titans went back to the streets quizzing random people in their schedule reveal in a twist to the team’s 2023 schedule reveal.

— Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
In 2019, Mohsin went to pick up his mother at her vegetable stand in Nyala, South Darfur, when armed men stormed the area and shot villagers at random.

— Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026