Erratic and Orderly

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Erratic adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.

Usage example: so far your effort to land a summer job has been very erratic

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Orderly is an antonym for erratic.

Nearby Word: errant

Orderly adjective - Being clean and in good order.

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Erratic is an antonym for orderly.

Nearby Words: order, ordered, orderliness

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