Chaotically: meaning, definitions and examples
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chaotically
[ keɪˈɑːtɪkli ]
in a disorderly and unpredictable manner
Chaotically means in a disorderly and unpredictable manner. It is used to describe actions or processes that lack organization or structure. When something is done chaotically, it is often haphazard and without a clear plan.
Synonyms
disorderly, haphazard, unpredictably.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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chaotically |
Best used to describe situations or actions that lack any order or are in complete disarray.
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disorderly |
Ideal for describing actions, behaviors, or environments that are messy or lack proper arrangement, often in a mildly negative sense.
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haphazard |
Suitable for situations or actions that seem random or not well planned, not necessarily negative but often implying a lack of careful consideration.
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unpredictably |
Used to describe actions or events that occur without a predictable pattern or expected outcome.
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Examples of usage
- The children ran chaotically around the playground, bumping into each other.
- The project was progressing chaotically, with no clear direction or timeline.
- The traffic moved chaotically as cars honked and swerved in different directions.
Translations
Translations of the word "chaotically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 caoticamente
🇮🇳 अराजक रूप से
🇩🇪 chaotisch
🇮🇩 secara kacau
🇺🇦 хаотично
🇵🇱 chaotycznie
🇯🇵 混乱して
🇫🇷 chaotiquement
🇪🇸 caóticamente
🇹🇷 kaotik bir şekilde
🇰🇷 혼란스럽게
🇸🇦 بفوضوية
🇨🇿 chaoticky
🇸🇰 chaoticky
🇨🇳 混乱地
🇸🇮 kaotično
🇮🇸 kaotískt
🇰🇿 хаосты түрде
🇬🇪 ქაოტურად
🇦🇿 xaotik şəkildə
🇲🇽 caóticamente
Etymology
The word 'chaotically' is derived from the noun 'chaos,' which comes from the Greek word 'khaos' meaning 'void' or 'gaping void.' In English, 'chaos' originally referred to a primordial state of existence before the creation of the world. Over time, the word evolved to also describe a state of complete disorder and confusion. The adverb 'chaotically' emerged from this concept to describe actions or processes characterized by disorder and unpredictability.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,152, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 36149 purling
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- 36151 conically
- 36152 chaotically
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- 36154 laxness
- 36155 unequipped
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