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sense has-num-only'> being roughened chapped

rough with small waves

interrupted by ups and downs //choppy terrain //a choppy career

jerky //short choppy strides

disconnected //choppy writing

adjective (2)

choppier; choppiest

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

changeable, variable //a choppy wind

Other Words

Adjective (1)

choppily ˈchä-pə-lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective (1)

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady

Antonyms: Adjective (1)

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady

Examples

Adjective (1)

//a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
//the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
//the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1865, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective (1)

chop entry 2

Adjective (2)

chop entry 3

choppy

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence //a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
Synonyms

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady
Related Words

convulsive sudden violent
broken disconnected fragmentary interrupted
aimless arbitrary desultory haphazard hit-and-miss hit-or-miss odd random scattered slapdash stray
capricious changeful changing flickery fluctuating fluid inconstant mercurial mutable temperamental uncertain unpredictable unsettled unstable varying wavering
changeable fickle variable volatile
Near Antonyms

changeless equable even stable stationary uniform
unchanging unvarying unwavering
methodical (also methodic) orderly systematic
unrelenting unremitting
Antonyms

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady
marked by a series of sharp quick motions //the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
Synonyms

bumpy herky-jerky jerky jouncy rough
Related Words

erratic fitful irregular spasmodic spastic unsteady
jagged ragged uneven
Near Antonyms

calm placid smooth steady still
not clearly or logically connected //the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
Synonyms

disconnected disjointed incoherent unconnected
Related Words

baffling bewildering confounding confused confusing disordered disorderly disorganized muddled perplexing puzzling unorganized
disconcerting frustrating
fallacious illogical inconsistent invalid irrational unsound
absurd asinine bizarre curious eccentric foolish odd outlandish outré peculiar screwy strange unreasonable unusual weird
meaningless nonsensical nutty preposterous ridiculous senseless silly
unconvincing
inexplicable unaccountable unexplainable
Near Antonyms

ordered orderly organized systematic systematized
logical rational reasonable sensible solid sound valid
cogent compelling convincing persuasive plausible satisfying
clear clear-cut lucid being roughened chapped
rough with small waves
interrupted by ups and downs //choppy terrain //a choppy career
jerky //short choppy strides
disconnected //choppy writing

adjective (2)

choppier; choppiest

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

changeable, variable //a choppy wind

Other Words

Adjective (1)

choppily ˈchä-pə-lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective (1)

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady

Antonyms: Adjective (1)

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady

Examples

Adjective (1)

//a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
//the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
//the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1865, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective (1)

chop entry 2

Adjective (2)

chop entry 3

choppy

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence //a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
Synonyms

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady
Related Words

convulsive sudden violent
broken disconnected fragmentary interrupted
aimless arbitrary desultory haphazard hit-and-miss hit-or-miss odd random scattered slapdash stray
capricious changeful changing flickery fluctuating fluid inconstant mercurial mutable temperamental uncertain unpredictable unsettled unstable varying wavering
changeable fickle variable volatile
Near Antonyms

changeless equable even stable stationary uniform
unchanging unvarying unwavering
methodical (also methodic) orderly systematic
unrelenting unremitting
Antonyms

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady
marked by a series of sharp quick motions //the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
Synonyms

bumpy herky-jerky jerky jouncy rough
Related Words

erratic fitful irregular spasmodic spastic unsteady
jagged ragged uneven
Near Antonyms

calm placid smooth steady still
not clearly or logically connected //the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
Synonyms

disconnected disjointed incoherent unconnected
Related Words

baffling bewildering confounding confused confusing disordered disorderly disorganized muddled perplexing puzzling unorganized
disconcerting frustrating
fallacious illogical inconsistent invalid irrational unsound
absurd asinine bizarre curious eccentric foolish odd outlandish outré peculiar screwy strange unreasonable unusual weird
meaningless nonsensical nutty preposterous ridiculous senseless silly
unconvincing
inexplicable unaccountable unexplainable
Near Antonyms

ordered orderly organized systematic systematized
logical rational reasonable sensible solid sound valid
cogent compelling convincing persuasive plausible satisfying
clear clear-cut lucid being roughened chapped
rough with small waves
interrupted by ups and downs //choppy terrain //a choppy career
jerky //short choppy strides
disconnected //choppy writing

adjective (2)

choppier; choppiest

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

changeable, variable //a choppy wind

Other Words

Adjective (1)

choppily ˈchä-pə-lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective (1)

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady

Antonyms: Adjective (1)

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady

Examples

Adjective (1)

//a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
//the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
//the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1865, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective (1)

chop entry 2

Adjective (2)

chop entry 3

choppy

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence //a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
Synonyms

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady
Related Words

convulsive sudden violent
broken disconnected fragmentary interrupted
aimless arbitrary desultory haphazard hit-and-miss hit-or-miss odd random scattered slapdash stray
capricious changeful changing flickery fluctuating fluid inconstant mercurial mutable temperamental uncertain unpredictable unsettled unstable varying wavering
changeable fickle variable volatile
Near Antonyms

changeless equable even stable stationary uniform
unchanging unvarying unwavering
methodical (also methodic) orderly systematic
unrelenting unremitting
Antonyms

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady
marked by a series of sharp quick motions //the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
Synonyms

bumpy herky-jerky jerky jouncy rough
Related Words

erratic fitful irregular spasmodic spastic unsteady
jagged ragged uneven
Near Antonyms

calm placid smooth steady still
not clearly or logically connected //the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
Synonyms

disconnected disjointed incoherent unconnected
Related Words

baffling bewildering confounding confused confusing disordered disorderly disorganized muddled perplexing puzzling unorganized
disconcerting frustrating
fallacious illogical inconsistent invalid irrational unsound
absurd asinine bizarre curious eccentric foolish odd outlandish outré peculiar screwy strange unreasonable unusual weird
meaningless nonsensical nutty preposterous ridiculous senseless silly
unconvincing
inexplicable unaccountable unexplainable
Near Antonyms

ordered orderly organized systematic systematized
logical rational reasonable sensible solid sound valid
cogent compelling convincing persuasive plausible satisfying
clear clear-cut lucid being roughened chapped
rough with small waves
interrupted by ups and downs //choppy terrain //a choppy career
jerky //short choppy strides
disconnected //choppy writing

adjective (2)

choppier; choppiest

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

changeable, variable //a choppy wind

Other Words

Adjective (1)

choppily ˈchä-pə-lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective (1)

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady

Antonyms: Adjective (1)

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady

Examples

Adjective (1)

//a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
//the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
//the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1865, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective (1)

chop entry 2

Adjective (2)

chop entry 3

choppy

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence //a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
Synonyms

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady
Related Words

convulsive sudden violent
broken disconnected fragmentary interrupted
aimless arbitrary desultory haphazard hit-and-miss hit-or-miss odd random scattered slapdash stray
capricious changeful changing flickery fluctuating fluid inconstant mercurial mutable temperamental uncertain unpredictable unsettled unstable varying wavering
changeable fickle variable volatile
Near Antonyms

changeless equable even stable stationary uniform
unchanging unvarying unwavering
methodical (also methodic) orderly systematic
unrelenting unremitting
Antonyms

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady
marked by a series of sharp quick motions //the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
Synonyms

bumpy herky-jerky jerky jouncy rough
Related Words

erratic fitful irregular spasmodic spastic unsteady
jagged ragged uneven
Near Antonyms

calm placid smooth steady still
not clearly or logically connected //the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
Synonyms

disconnected disjointed incoherent unconnected
Related Words

baffling bewildering confounding confused confusing disordered disorderly disorganized muddled perplexing puzzling unorganized
disconcerting frustrating
fallacious illogical inconsistent invalid irrational unsound
absurd asinine bizarre curious eccentric foolish odd outlandish outré peculiar screwy strange unreasonable unusual weird
meaningless nonsensical nutty preposterous ridiculous senseless silly
unconvincing
inexplicable unaccountable unexplainable
Near Antonyms

ordered orderly organized systematic systematized
logical rational reasonable sensible solid sound valid
cogent compelling convincing persuasive plausible satisfying
clear clear-cut lucid being roughened chapped
rough with small waves
interrupted by ups and downs //choppy terrain //a choppy career
jerky //short choppy strides
disconnected //choppy writing

adjective (2)

choppier; choppiest

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

changeable, variable //a choppy wind

Other Words

Adjective (1)

choppily ˈchä-pə-lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective (1)

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady

Antonyms: Adjective (1)

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady

Examples

Adjective (1)

//a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
//the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
//the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1865, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective (1)

chop entry 2

Adjective (2)

chop entry 3

choppy

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence //a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
Synonyms

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady
Related Words

convulsive sudden violent
broken disconnected fragmentary interrupted
aimless arbitrary desultory haphazard hit-and-miss hit-or-miss odd random scattered slapdash stray
capricious changeful changing flickery fluctuating fluid inconstant mercurial mutable temperamental uncertain unpredictable unsettled unstable varying wavering
changeable fickle variable volatile
Near Antonyms

changeless equable even stable stationary uniform
unchanging unvarying unwavering
methodical (also methodic) orderly systematic
unrelenting unremitting
Antonyms

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady
marked by a series of sharp quick motions //the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
Synonyms

bumpy herky-jerky jerky jouncy rough
Related Words

erratic fitful irregular spasmodic spastic unsteady
jagged ragged uneven
Near Antonyms

calm placid smooth steady still
not clearly or logically connected //the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
Synonyms

disconnected disjointed incoherent unconnected
Related Words

baffling bewildering confounding confused confusing disordered disorderly disorganized muddled perplexing puzzling unorganized
disconcerting frustrating
fallacious illogical inconsistent invalid irrational unsound
absurd asinine bizarre curious eccentric foolish odd outlandish outré peculiar screwy strange unreasonable unusual weird
meaningless nonsensical nutty preposterous ridiculous senseless silly
unconvincing
inexplicable unaccountable unexplainable
Near Antonyms

ordered orderly organized systematic systematized
logical rational reasonable sensible solid sound valid
cogent compelling convincing persuasive plausible satisfying
clear clear-cut lucid being roughened chapped
rough with small waves
interrupted by ups and downs //choppy terrain //a choppy career
jerky //short choppy strides
disconnected //choppy writing

adjective (2)

choppier; choppiest

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

changeable, variable //a choppy wind

Other Words

Adjective (1)

choppily ˈchä-pə-lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective (1)

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady

Antonyms: Adjective (1)

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady

Examples

Adjective (1)

//a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
//the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
//the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1865, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective (1)

chop entry 2

Adjective (2)

chop entry 3

choppy

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence //a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
Synonyms

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady
Related Words

convulsive sudden violent
broken disconnected fragmentary interrupted
aimless arbitrary desultory haphazard hit-and-miss hit-or-miss odd random scattered slapdash stray
capricious changeful changing flickery fluctuating fluid inconstant mercurial mutable temperamental uncertain unpredictable unsettled unstable varying wavering
changeable fickle variable volatile
Near Antonyms

changeless equable even stable stationary uniform
unchanging unvarying unwavering
methodical (also methodic) orderly systematic
unrelenting unremitting
Antonyms

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady
marked by a series of sharp quick motions //the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
Synonyms

bumpy herky-jerky jerky jouncy rough
Related Words

erratic fitful irregular spasmodic spastic unsteady
jagged ragged uneven
Near Antonyms

calm placid smooth steady still
not clearly or logically connected //the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
Synonyms

disconnected disjointed incoherent unconnected
Related Words

baffling bewildering confounding confused confusing disordered disorderly disorganized muddled perplexing puzzling unorganized
disconcerting frustrating
fallacious illogical inconsistent invalid irrational unsound
absurd asinine bizarre curious eccentric foolish odd outlandish outré peculiar screwy strange unreasonable unusual weird
meaningless nonsensical nutty preposterous ridiculous senseless silly
unconvincing
inexplicable unaccountable unexplainable
Near Antonyms

ordered orderly organized systematic systematized
logical rational reasonable sensible solid sound valid
cogent compelling convincing persuasive plausible satisfying
clear clear-cut lucid being roughened chapped
rough with small waves
interrupted by ups and downs //choppy terrain //a choppy career
jerky //short choppy strides
disconnected //choppy writing

adjective (2)

choppier; choppiest

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

changeable, variable //a choppy wind

Other Words

Adjective (1)

choppily ˈchä-pə-lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective (1)

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady

Antonyms: Adjective (1)

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady

Examples

Adjective (1)

//a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
//the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
//the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1865, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective (1)

chop entry 2

Adjective (2)

chop entry 3

choppy

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence //a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
Synonyms

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady
Related Words

convulsive sudden violent
broken disconnected fragmentary interrupted
aimless arbitrary desultory haphazard hit-and-miss hit-or-miss odd random scattered slapdash stray
capricious changeful changing flickery fluctuating fluid inconstant mercurial mutable temperamental uncertain unpredictable unsettled unstable varying wavering
changeable fickle variable volatile
Near Antonyms

changeless equable even stable stationary uniform
unchanging unvarying unwavering
methodical (also methodic) orderly systematic
unrelenting unremitting
Antonyms

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady
marked by a series of sharp quick motions //the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
Synonyms

bumpy herky-jerky jerky jouncy rough
Related Words

erratic fitful irregular spasmodic spastic unsteady
jagged ragged uneven
Near Antonyms

calm placid smooth steady still
not clearly or logically connected //the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
Synonyms

disconnected disjointed incoherent unconnected
Related Words

baffling bewildering confounding confused confusing disordered disorderly disorganized muddled perplexing puzzling unorganized
disconcerting frustrating
fallacious illogical inconsistent invalid irrational unsound
absurd asinine bizarre curious eccentric foolish odd outlandish outré peculiar screwy strange unreasonable unusual weird
meaningless nonsensical nutty preposterous ridiculous senseless silly
unconvincing
inexplicable unaccountable unexplainable
Near Antonyms

ordered orderly organized systematic systematized
logical rational reasonable sensible solid sound valid
cogent compelling convincing persuasive plausible satisfying
clear clear-cut lucid being roughened chapped
rough with small waves
interrupted by ups and downs //choppy terrain //a choppy career
jerky //short choppy strides
disconnected //choppy writing

adjective (2)

choppier; choppiest

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

changeable, variable //a choppy wind

Other Words

Adjective (1)

choppily ˈchä-pə-lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective (1)

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady

Antonyms: Adjective (1)

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady

Examples

Adjective (1)

//a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
//the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
//the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1865, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective (1)

chop entry 2

Adjective (2)

chop entry 3

choppy

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence //a sharp, choppy wind coming off the lake
Synonyms

aperiodic casual catchy discontinuous episodic (also episodical) erratic fitful intermittent irregular occasional spasmodic spastic sporadic spotty unsteady
Related Words

convulsive sudden violent
broken disconnected fragmentary interrupted
aimless arbitrary desultory haphazard hit-and-miss hit-or-miss odd random scattered slapdash stray
capricious changeful changing flickery fluctuating fluid inconstant mercurial mutable temperamental uncertain unpredictable unsettled unstable varying wavering
changeable fickle variable volatile
Near Antonyms

changeless equable even stable stationary uniform
unchanging unvarying unwavering
methodical (also methodic) orderly systematic
unrelenting unremitting
Antonyms

constant continuous habitual periodic regular repeated steady
marked by a series of sharp quick motions //the old cable car provides a picturesque but choppy ride to the mountain's peak
Synonyms

bumpy herky-jerky jerky jouncy rough
Related Words

erratic fitful irregular spasmodic spastic unsteady
jagged ragged uneven
Near Antonyms

calm placid smooth steady still
not clearly or logically connected //the plot was intriguing, but the author's style was so choppy that I finally gave up in frustration
Synonyms

disconnected disjointed incoherent unconnected
Related Words

baffling bewildering confounding confused confusing disordered disorderly disorganized muddled perplexing puzzling unorganized
disconcerting frustrating
fallacious illogical inconsistent invalid irrational unsound
absurd asinine bizarre curious eccentric foolish odd outlandish outré peculiar screwy strange unreasonable unusual weird
meaningless nonsensical nutty preposterous ridiculous senseless silly
unconvincing
inexplicable unaccountable unexplainable
Near Antonyms

ordered orderly organized systematic systematized
logical rational reasonable sensible solid sound valid
cogent compelling convincing persuasive plausible satisfying
clear clear-cut lucid