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haywire

The word “haywire” has 2 syllables: hay-wire

It's pronounced as /ˈheɪˌwaɪɚ/

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In the thesaurus, “haywire” has 128 synonyms and 56 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for haywire along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for haywire

Antonyms for haywire

Meanings of haywire

  • noun
    1. Wire used to bind bales of hay.
  • adjective
    1. Roughly-made, unsophisticated, decrepit (from the use of haywire for temporary repairs).
    2. Behaving erratically or uncontrollably, especially of a machine or mechanical process; usually used with the verb "go".

Example Sentences

  • The old computer went haywire after the power surge.
  • Plans for the party went haywire when it started raining unexpectedly.
  • His emotions went completely haywire after hearing the shocking news.
  • The marketing campaign went haywire because of a miscommunication.
  • The machinery started to go haywire during the production run.

On this page you'll find 184 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to haywire, such as: aberrant, agitatedly, aimlessly, amok, amuck, ape, around the bend.

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