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FITFUL Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word fitful. (exact relations)
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spasmodic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

• occurring in spells and often abruptly

intermittent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stopping and starting at irregular intervals

broken
adjectiveadj
adjective

• physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

• not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly

• (especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded

adjective satellite

• subdued or brought low in condition or status

• tamed or trained to obey

• topographically very uneven

• imperfectly spoken or written

• thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

• weakened and infirm

• destroyed financially

• out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')

• discontinuous

• lacking a part or parts

discontinuous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities

• not continuing without interruption in time or space

inconsistent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• displaying a lack of consistency

adjective satellite

• not capable of being made consistent or harmonious

• not in agreement

irregular
adjectiveadj
adjective

• contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

• (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

• (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement

noun

• a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

• merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

adjective satellite

• not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

• failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection

• deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

• lacking continuity or regularity

• (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

• independent in behavior or thought

jerky
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

adjective satellite

• lacking a steady rhythm

• marked by abrupt transitions

• having or revealing stupidity

sporadic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances

unsteady
adjectiveadj
adjective

• subject to change or variation

adjective satellite

• not firmly or solidly positioned

interrupted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• discontinued temporarily

• intermittently stopping and starting

off-and-on
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• intermittently stopping and starting

Alternatives for SPASMODIC

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