scattershot

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Adjective scattershot has 1 sense

scattershot - covering a wide range in a haphazard way
Antonym: discriminating (indirect, via undiscriminating)

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Scattershot

Adjective:

1. Covering a wide range in a random or haphazard manner.

Example sentence: The company's marketing strategy was scattershot, targeting multiple demographics without a clear focus.

Noun:

1. A haphazard or random manner of doing something.

Example sentence: The politician's approach to solving the issue was scattershot, with no clear plan or direction.

Adverb:

1. In an aimless or random manner.

Example sentence: The photographer captured the vibrant city streets scattershot, taking photos of scenes that caught their eye.

Sense 2:

Adjective:

1. Characterized by unpredictable or inconsistent behavior.

Example sentence: His scattershot attitude towards work resulted in missed deadlines and poor performance.

Sense 3:

Noun:

1. Ammunition consisting of a large number of small projectiles.

Example sentence: The soldiers loaded their rifles with scattershot in preparation for the enemy's attack.