Synonyms of miscellaneous

miscellaneous

adjective

ˌmi-sə-ˈlā-nē-əs 

as in eclectic

consisting of many things of different sorts

the bottom of the drawer was always a miscellaneous accumulation of odds and ends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eclectic
• assorted
• varied
• mixed
• diverse
• messy
• heterogeneous
• indiscriminate
• chaotic
• kitchen-sink
• patchwork
• various
• promiscuous
• sundry
• raggle-taggle
• littered
• multifarious
• magpie
• motley
• disparate
• combined
• divergent
• manifold
• cluttered
• jumbled
• ragtag
• myriad
• multiple
• composite
• muddled
• piebald
• disordered
• blended
• incorporated
• multiplex
• disarranged
• unsorted
• unclassified
• disheveled
• intermingled
• hybrid
• intermixed
• amalgamated
• confused
• mingled
• commingled
• conglomerate
• merged
• fused
• disarrayed
• messed
• farraginous
• commixed
• conglomerated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• homogeneous
• same
• uniform
• like
• identical
• individual
• separate
• distinct
• monolithic
• distinctive
• alike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of miscellaneous

Its cleanliness defines the entire room, so don’t allow papers, projects, or miscellaneous items to pile up on its surface. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2026

Garage Clutter Seasonal decorations, sports equipment, old tools, outdoor gear, and miscellaneous boxes often end up in the garage with no real plan for what happens next. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Number 13 is fabricated metal and miscellaneous manufacturing. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

The index also surveys a variety of miscellaneous costs, including for prepared food and personal services. — Ava Hu, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026