- resulting in both successes and failures: said as of a series of attempts
- hit-or-miss
adjective
The definition of hit and miss is something that is unpredictable, or that is sometimes good and sometimes bad.
An example of hit and miss is going to a thrift store - you may find great bargains or nothing at all.
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adjective
Sometimes succeeding and sometimes not.
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Adjective
(comparative more hit-and-miss, superlative most hit-and-miss)
- inconsistent, unpredictable, sometimes succeeding and sometimes failing
- His choice of jokes is rather hit-and-miss.
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Sentence Examples
- The tool should also be clean and sterilized, and a well-lighted area is essential to prevent hit-and-miss tweezing.
- It's a hit-and-miss tactic, but can have great results.
WORDS NEAR hit-and-miss IN THE DICTIONARY
- hit-and-miss
- hit-and-run
- hit-and-run statute
- hit-and-runs