Scattered and Scattershot

Scattered

Scattered adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.
Usage example: a hodgepodge of scattered ideas that didn't add up to a clear hypothesis

Scattershot and scattered are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scattershot" instead an adjective "Scattered".

Nearby Word: scattering

Scattershot

Scattershot adjective - Covering a wide range in a haphazard way.
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Scattered and scattershot are semantically related. You can use "Scattered" instead an adjective "Scattershot".
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