Unsystematic: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsystematic

 

[ ˌʌnsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

approach

Not done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; erratic.

Synonyms

disorganized, haphazard, random

Examples of usage

  • His work is often criticized for being unsystematic and lacking structure.
  • The unsystematic nature of their research made it difficult to draw any clear conclusions.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Characterized by a lack of method or organization; inconsistent.

Synonyms

chaotic, disordered, unmethodical

Examples of usage

  • Her unsystematic behavior at work often led to misunderstandings with colleagues.
  • The unsystematic approach to training resulted in confusion among the new employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsystematic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não sistemático

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित

🇩🇪 unsystematisch

🇮🇩 tidak sistematis

🇺🇦 несистематичний

🇵🇱 niesystematyczny

🇯🇵 非体系的 (ひたいけいてき)

🇫🇷 non systématique

🇪🇸 no sistemático

🇹🇷 sistematik olmayan

🇰🇷 비체계적

🇸🇦 غير منهجي

🇨🇿 nesystematický

🇸🇰 nesystematický

🇨🇳 非系统的 (fēi xìtǒng de)

🇸🇮 nesistematičen

🇮🇸 ósamræmdur

🇰🇿 жүйесіз

🇬🇪 უსისტემო

🇦🇿 sistematik olmayan

🇲🇽 no sistemático

Etymology

The word 'unsystematic' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'systematic' which comes from the Late Latin 'systematicus', from the Greek 'sustēmatikós' meaning 'methodical'. The term first appeared in the early 19th century to describe something lacking a systematic approach or method.

See also: systematic, systematically, systematics, systematization, systematize, systemic, systems.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,100, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.