nonsystematic

adjective

Definition of nonsystematicnext
as in unsystematic

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  1. unsystematic
  2. haphazard
  3. disorganized
  4. hit-or-miss
Adjective
  • Attacks are unsystematic and on residential areas.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2022
  • In investing, there are two primary types of broad risks: systematic and unsystematic risk.
    Forbes, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2021
Definition of unsystematic
Adjective
  • Efforts to reform the system that has shielded oil companies from liability have been haphazard.
    Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The entire ordeal was put together in a somewhat haphazard way that seemed consistent with her age and experience.
    Jessie Sage, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of haphazard
Adjective
  • Disorganized Attachment: Usually triggered by childhood fear or abuse, disorganized attachment involves difficulty regulating emotions, interpersonal issues, inconsistent relationships, low self-esteem, and more.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But Title of Liberty was ultimately even more disorganized than ARCHES had been.
    Eli Hager, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of disorganized
Adjective
  • Christmas music seems to be hit-or-miss with most people, and opinions on specific songs can vary greatly.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
  • And that's hard in some places where short-term rentals are a hit-or-miss proposition.
    Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of hit-or-miss
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nonsystematic

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