English adjective: spotty | |||
1. | spotty having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture) | ||
Samples | A field patched with ice and snow. The wall had a spotty speckled effect. A black-and-white spotted cow. | ||
Synonyms | patched, spotted | ||
Similar | patterned | ||
Antonyms | unpatterned, plain | ||
2. | spotty lacking consistency | ||
Samples | The golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty. | ||
Synonyms | scratchy, uneven | ||
Similar | inconsistent | ||
Antonyms | consistent | ||