Synonyms of slapdash

slapdash

adjective

ˈslap-ˈdash 

as in random

lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern

the police department's investigation of the charges against the mayor was slapdash and not very thorough

Synonyms & Similar Words

• random
• scattered
• arbitrary
• haphazard
• erratic
• accidental
• sporadic
• stray
• aimless
• lucky
• casual
• desultory
• contingent
• hit-or-miss
• odd
• catch-as-catch-can
• irregular
• helter-skelter
• chance
• inadvertent
• unintentional
• unplanned
• incidental
• fortuitous
• unpremeditated
• unconsidered
• unintended
• unsystematic
• indiscriminate
• scattershot
• shotgun
• purposeless
• disorganized
• directionless
• spot
• undirected
• chancy
• undiscriminating
• disorderly
• fluky
• objectless
• unselective

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• systematic
• regular
• orderly
• regular
• organized
• stable
• continuous
• methodical
• fixed
• steady
• constant
• systematized
• established
• nonrandom
• arranged
• even
• deliberate
• set
• planned
• conscious
• aware
• purposeful
• thoughtful
• managed
• willful
• ordered
• orchestrated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slapdash

Best of all, this isn’t just another slapdash tribute car, of which there are too many that can’t hold up under even modest scrutiny. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026

To that end, the writer-director, Chandler Levack, establishes an agreeably slapdash attitude of hedonistic adventure, one that’s often intentionally borderline cringe. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026

However, Livingstone said a social media ban for teens is a slapdash solution from governments that have failed to properly police tech giants for years. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026

The attorney general’s slapdash onboarding adds mounting scrutiny over his UF position. — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026

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