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单词 half-cocked
释义

half-cocked

adjective

ˈhaf-ˈkäkt How to pronounce half-cocked (audio)
ˈhäf-
1
: being at half cock
2
: lacking adequate preparation or forethought
go off half-cocked

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

half-cocked

adjective

as in half-baked

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • half-baked
  • ill-advised
  • unauthorized
  • spontaneous
  • instinctive
  • automatic
  • impulsive
  • informal
  • cursive
  • unscripted
  • impromptu
  • improvised
  • offhanded
  • unprepared
  • unconsidered
  • unrehearsed
  • involuntary
  • offhand
  • casual
  • extemporaneous
  • improvisational
  • unstudied
  • ad hoc
  • extempore
  • snap
  • off-the-cuff
  • unpremeditated
  • extemporary
  • unplanned
  • spur-of-the-moment
  • ad-lib
  • down and dirty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • prepared
  • rehearsed
  • premeditated
  • planned
  • deliberate
  • considered
  • intended
  • intentional
  • premeditative
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