Synonyms of stray

stray 1 of 2

adjective

as in random

lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern

stray sightings of UFO's, none of which have been rigorously analyzed by scientists

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

stray

2 of 2

verb

as in to trespass

to commit an offense

our straying son swears he's returned to the straight and narrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trespass
• wander
• fall
• err
• offend
• sin
• transgress
• violate
• fall from grace
• break the law
• infringe
• breach
• lapse
• break
• backslide
• mess up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• justify
• forgive
• pardon
• regret
• repent
• rue