Unmethodical: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmethodical

 

[ ʌnˌmɛθəˈdɪk(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of method

Characterized by a lack of systematic or organized approach; without a clear method or plan.

Synonyms

chaotic, disorganized, haphazard, random.

Examples of usage

  • He had an unmethodical way of organizing his schedule.
  • The project suffered due to his unmethodical approach to problem-solving.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmethodical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmetódico

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित

🇩🇪 unmethodisch

🇮🇩 tidak metodis

🇺🇦 неметодичний

🇵🇱 niemetodyczny

🇯🇵 非体系的 (ひたいけいてき)

🇫🇷 non méthodique

🇪🇸 no metódico

🇹🇷 metotsuz

🇰🇷 비체계적

🇸🇦 غير منهجي

🇨🇿 nemetodický

🇸🇰 nemetodický

🇨🇳 无条理的 (wú tiáolǐ de)

🇸🇮 nemetodičen

🇮🇸 óreglubundinn

🇰🇿 жүйесіз

🇬🇪 არამეთოდური

🇦🇿 metodsuz

🇲🇽 no metódico

Etymology

The word 'unmethodical' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'methodical' which comes from the noun 'method' and the suffix '-ical' meaning 'related to'. The term first appeared in the early 19th century and has been used to describe situations or individuals lacking a systematic approach.

See also: methodical, methodically, methodology, methods.