They did a slapdash job because they had so little time.
Source: tatoeba (8979605)
Slapdash
/ˈslæpdæʃ/
Synonyms for "slapdash" (195 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (39)
Adjective(7 words)
a corps perduaccident proneaccident-proneaimlessairilyamainany old wayany which wayanyhowapaceat oncebad jobbotchbreakneckbunglingbunglinglyby forced marchescarelesscarelesslycasually
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Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (59)
expeditiousexpeditiouslyfestinatefeverishfeverishlyflyingforgetfullyfuriousfuriouslyhand over fisthaphazardhaphazardlyhappen what mayharum scarumharum-scarumhastilyhastyhead over heelsheadfirstheadforemost
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headlongheedlesslyheels over headhelter skelterhelter-skelterhit and misshit or misshit-or-missholus bolusholus-bolushotfoothotheadedhotheadedlyhurriedhurriedlyhurry scurryhurry-scurryimmediateimmediatelyimpetuousimpetuouslyin passinginattentivelyinconsideratelyindiscriminateinstant
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(11 words)
haphazardhaphazard configurationhaphazard countinghaphazard efforthaphazard lesson planhaphazard methodhastilyhastyhasty methodhasty writingimprovident
Noun(1 words)
haphazard inquiry
Related words (97)
instantlyirregularlast minutelast-minutelike crazylike madlooseloose endsmadmadlymakeshiftmessilymessinessmessyoffhandoffhandedlyon the runon the spotonce over lightlyovereager
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overeagerlyoverenthusiasticoverenthusiasticallyoverzealousoverzealouslypassingpell mellpell-mellperfunctorilyprecipitantprecipitantlyprecipitateprecipitatelyprecipitousprecipitouslypromiscuouspromiscuouslypromptpromptlyquickquicklyramble-scramblerecklessrecklesslyregardlesslyslam bangslam-bangslap-bangsloppilysloppyslovenlysnapspeedilyspeedyspotsuperficialsuperficiallyswiftswiftlytactlesslythoughtlesslyunguardedlyunheedfullyunheedinglyunmindfullyunsolicitouslyunthinkinglyunthoroughuntidyunvigilantlyunwarilyurgentwantonwantonlywildwildlywith a rushwith all hastewith dispatchwith haste
Adjective(10 words)
Noun(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: sloppy, a corps perdu, accident prone, accident-prone, aimless.
- Sentence evidence is available for slapdash, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "slapdash".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "slapdash"
Keep "slapdash" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "slapdash" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "slapdash", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "slapdash" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
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5 entriesCollocations
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Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
For to him it was intolerable to think in a hurry, to jump to slapdash decisions, to act on instincts that could not be explained.
Source: tatoeba (11751624)
They had seen Poland, and that was the sort of slovenly, slapdash place they were used to, but once across the German frontier they found everything—crops, roads, buildings—uncannily different.
Source: wiktionary
When you're in the front entrance, get a feel for what's going on. Tours are never timed to coincide with breaks but if there are any children milling about, see what they're up to. If they're on a dutiful errand, for example delivering registers, the school probably encourages a responsible attitude. If they're play-fighting in the corridor without consequence, it tells a less impressive story and could mean a slapdash approach to discipline.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "slapdash"?
Closest matches include sloppy, a corps perdu, accident prone, accident-prone, aimless.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "slapdash"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.