Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scattershot

adjective

/ˈskætərˌʃɑt/

Definition

A scattershot refers to a method or approach that is random or haphazard, often resulting in a lack of focus or clear direction.

Examples

The scattershot approach to studying didn’t yield the best results for his exams.
Her scattershot remarks during the meeting made it hard to understand her main point.

Meaning

The term can be used to describe something done in a careless or indiscriminate manner, as well as an approach that spreads out over a wide area without a clear target.