Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hit-or-miss
adjective
/ˈhɪtərmɪs/
Definition
Describing something that has an uncertain outcome; this approach can either succeed or fail.
Examples
- The project was a hit-or-miss endeavor, with some ideas working better than others.
- Trying out new recipes can be hit-or-miss; sometimes they turn out delicious, and other times they don’t.
- Their marketing strategy was hit-or-miss, leading to varying levels of customer engagement.
Meaning
The term ‘hit-or-miss’ refers to situations, actions, or methods that yield unpredictable results, where success is possible but not guaranteed.
Synonyms
- Unreliable
- Random
- Inconsistent
- Chance
- Variable
