nonsystematic

adjective

Definition of nonsystematicnext
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonsystematic
  1. unsystematic
  2. haphazard
  3. disorganized
  4. hit-or-miss
Adjective
  • For millennia, mathematicians treated problems of chance with unsystematic guesswork.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The raids appeared to be wildly unsystematic.
    — Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of unsystematic
Adjective
  • And of how even the most unified filmography can be the result of completely haphazard circumstances.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
  • The seemingly haphazard approach to regulating new model releases has led to widespread calls from the AI industry for more consistent regulation.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of haphazard
Adjective
  • The midfield, which had been the team’s strength, its purring engine, was disorganized.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
  • Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of disorganized
Adjective
  • Netflix’s original programming has been rather hit-or-miss lately, with new seasons arriving with big viewership drops and, sometimes, sliding scores.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • This early in the forecast, yes, but they’ll be scattered and hit-or-miss.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Definition of hit-or-miss
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“Nonsystematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonsystematic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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