UNDIRECTED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

undirected

adjective

Definition of undirected

as in random

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Recent Examples of undirected For writers, undirected mental energy can (ideally) be a source of creativity, but left to its own devices, the mind does not naturally drift toward gratitude and wonder. — April Dávila, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 If undirected, the hydrocarbon reaction produces heat in the form of an explosion that sets back years of planning for Jeff Bezos. — Ryan C. Fortenberry, The Conversation, 5 June 2026 The complexities that build up during rapid, undirected expansion can be streamlined, revealing a highly agile and focused organization. — Adrien Gaubert, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026 DeepMind also cited new misalignment risks stemming from a model’s potential for undirected action at higher capability levels. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025 In undirected graphs, every link can be traversed in both directions. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2025 Klein predicted that a few crows would learn the association between their undirected action and the reward, and start bringing coins of their own accord. — Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2024 Online undirected robo-casting attracts thousands of unqualified candidates; and pits talent against each other in open-market bidding for the job. — Jenelle Riley, Variety, 23 June 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for undirected

Adjective

Regardless of the reason, a random, one-time-use rub does nothing for deer hunters.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
In the company’s new subscription product, there is no flurry of random off-topic comments posted by unidentified users.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of random

Adjective

However, industry leaders caution against haphazard AI adoption, emphasizing that strategic, disciplined implementation is crucial to avoid significant financial pitfalls.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Communication with employees about the requirement to move to new offices has been haphazard, workers at six agencies said.

— Chiara Eisner, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of haphazard

Adjective

Real participation and citing original sources within the community outperform purposeless content meant to meet quotas.

— Amy Packard Berry, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Long, uneventful sequences capturing Kozue’s idle days spent daydreaming in nature or by the incinerator soon come to feel purposeless.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of purposeless

Adjective

Sheriff’s officials cautioned, however, that even hikers taking that route needed to prepare for unexpected trouble, including injuries and unplanned overnight stays.

— Darrell Smith, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
One production detail was unplanned, according to the distillery—apparently, the new make spirit for this release was stored in the cistern room for six days because of a holiday weekend, which is longer than usual.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of unplanned

Adjective

In this context, the blue sheets look more like a complementary hue, rather than an unconsidered default.

— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 27 May 2026
What had once either gone unconsidered or been managed at the campaign level is now being discussed as a core element of corporate strategy.

— Jordan P. Kelley, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of unconsidered

Adjective

There was an inadvertent breach of the league’s rules in their opening game against Hull City, when the team wore the badge on only one sleeve.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Serialization itself is interesting—the inadvertent or almost incidental meaning that can come from putting one thing next to another thing.

— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of inadvertent

Adjective

The impact-absorbing cushioning is also a plus for my grandma, as is the rubber sole, which prevents accidental falls or slips.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
An investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department remains ongoing, but KTLA previously reported that officials believe the crash was accidental.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of accidental

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