SHAMBOLIC Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

shambolic

adjective

Definition of shambolic

chiefly British

as in chaotic

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Recent Examples of shambolic Indeed, tax policy has become shambolic and spending discipline is non-existent. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2026 The scene unfolds with shambolic good humor, starting with an exchange that sends the company scrambling to sort out who’s who. — Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026 Beirut’s traffic — a shambolic affair in the best of times — became even more chaotic, with motorists honking and shouting in a bid to reach the highway. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 In January 2001, fed up with the shambolic and corrupt presidential rule of the former Manila mayor and movie star Joseph Estrada, Manileños once again took to EDSA in what became known as the Second People Power Revolution. — Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shambolic

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The last time Harry Brook batted in a Test for England his performance was so chaotic, frenetic and, frankly, irresponsible that New Zealand’s players laughed at him.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
In terms of reaching frontline workers with the promises of AI, things are rather chaotic.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of chaotic

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There are a number of eating behaviors, some of which might be considered disordered eating behaviors, that people trying to become muscular often engage in.

— Ashleigh N. DeLuca, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026
Many of the characteristics that facilitate athletic success can also increase disordered eating symptoms.

— Erin Harrop, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026

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