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What is another word for Erratically? – 154 Erratically Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unpredictably irregularly inconsistently sporadically randomly haphazardly chaotically wildly unreliably unsteadily shakily jerkily fitfully intermittently spasmodically desultorily capriciously whimsically fancifully arbitrarily erringly fallibly imperfectly defectively faultily poorly badly inadequately insufficiently patchily unevenly unsteadfastly irresolutely indecisively hesitantly vacillatingly waveringly inconstantly infirmly feebly weakly frailly

    Meaning of Erratically

    The primary meaning of the word "erratically" is to behave or move in an unpredictable or irregular manner.

    Definitions

    • In a manner that is not consistent or regular, in an unpredictable way
    • * In a manner that deviates from the normal or expected course

    Etymology of Erratically

    The word "erratically" comes from the Latin "errare," which means "to wander" or "to stray," and the suffix "-atically," which forms an adverb
    The word has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe something that moves or behaves in an unpredictable or irregular way

    Example Uses

    • The stock market has been moving erratically all day, making it difficult to predict what will happen next
    • * The patient's temperature has been fluctuating erratically, making it challenging for doctors to diagnose the illness
    • * The driver was behaving erratically, weaving in and out of lanes and speeding recklessly

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    predictably regularly consistently steadily reliably uniformly smoothly evenly steadily calmly peacefully quietly steadily unwaveringly unshakeably firmly resolutely decisively steadily uniformly consistently normally typically usually customarily traditionally habitually ordinarily

    Related Nouns

    irregularity unpredictability inconsistency unpredictableness chaos disorder confusion turmoil instability uncertainty variability fluctuation wavering indecision hesitation irresolution infirmity weakness frailty feebleness defect fault imperfection inadequacy insufficiency

    Related Verbs

    wander stray deviate diverge depart veer swerve fluctuate waver hesitate vacillate tremble shake quiver quake stumble stagger falter fail weaken frail feeble deteriorate decline worsen

    Related Adjectives

    unpredictable irregular inconsistent erratic unstable uncertain variable fluctuating wavering indecisive hesitant irresolute infirm weak frail feeble defective faulty imperfect inadequate insufficient poor bad uneven unsteady shaky jerky fitful spasmodic desultory capricious whimsical fanciful arbitrary