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half-cocked

The word “half-cocked” has 2 syllables: half-cocked

It's pronounced as /hæf kɒkt/

What is synonym and antonym for half-cocked?

In the thesaurus, “half-cocked” has 49 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for half-cocked along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for half-cocked

Antonyms for half-cocked

  • backward
  • careful
  • cautious
  • considered
  • delayed
  • deliberate
  • intended
  • intentional
  • late
  • mature
  • overdue
  • planned
  • premeditated
  • premeditative
  • prepared
  • professional
  • rehearsed
  • slow

Meanings of half-cocked

  • adjective
    1. (of a gun) Not fully cocked.
    2. (of a plan etc) Not fully prepared.

Example Sentences

  • The plan seemed half-cocked, lacking proper preparation and foresight.
  • He stormed into the meeting, making half-cocked accusations without any evidence.
  • The team's performance suffered due to their half-cocked approach to the project.
  • She dismissed his half-cocked proposal as impractical and poorly thought out.
  • The decision to implement the new policy appeared half-cocked, causing confusion and discontent among the employees.

On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to half-cocked, such as: ad hoc, ad-lib, artsy fartsy, automatic, backward, careful, casual.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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