spotty

[spot-ee] / ˈspɒt i /

ADJECTIVE

blotchy, irregular

Synonyms

STRONGEST

erratic patchy sporadic uneven

WEAK

desultory flickering fluctuating not uniform on-again-off-again pimply spasmodic unequal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

consistent continuous dependable regular

WEAK

constant unbroken

Example Sentences

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"But young stars are so extremely spotty, active, and temperamental, that the Doppler method is a non-starter."

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

Others lounge on spotty lawns near overflowing trash cans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

When he wasn’t in Ukraine, he might be in Africa with spotty cellphone service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

The main feature is an itchy, spotty rash which blisters then scabs over.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

“Everything is spotty and streaky, Daisy. They can’t even wash dishes right no more.”

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds