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fitful Synonyms

Another word for fitful

Choosing another word for fitful depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Active or occurring spasmodically or intermittently; not regular or steady.

Usage Example

"A intermittent breeze rustled the dry autumn leaves before dying down completely."

Strongest
intermittent
sporadic
spasmodic
Strong
erratic
irregular
patchy
uneven
flickering

• adjective (Context 2)

Characterized by restlessness and frequent interruptions (especially of sleep or rest).

Usage Example

"After a few hours of restless sleep, she woke up feeling exhausted and unrefreshed."

Strongest
restless
troubled
Strong
disturbed
broken
uneasy
fretful
agitated

Opposites of fitful

The opposite of fitful shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

steady
peaceful
sound
restful
continuous
constant
undisturbed
uninterrupted
See all opposites of fitful

• Nearby Words

fisting
fistlike
fit
fitful
fitfully
fitly
fitment

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fitful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fitful
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