Erratic and Purposeful

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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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Purposeful is an antonym for erratic.

Nearby Word: errant

Purposeful adjective - Fully committed to achieving a goal.

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Erratic is an antonym for purposeful.

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