Chance-medley — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈchan(t)s-ˈmed-lē/ chance-med·ley

Meaning & Definition of Chance-medley

Chance-medley (noun)

  1. accidental homicide not entirely without fault of the killer but without evil intent
  2. haphazard action, confusion

Chance-medley (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state in which everything is out of order

    "priceless artworks that disappeared in the chance-medley of World War II's closing days"

    similar: chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness, disorderliness, disorganization, free-for-all, havoc, heck, hell, jumble, mare's nest, mess, messiness, misorder, muddle, muss, shambles, snake pit, tumble, welter
    related: anarchy, lawlessness, misrule, riot, knot, snarl, tangle, labyrinth, maze, web, maelstrom, storm, bollix, clutter, litter, mishmash, shuffle, hodgepodge, medley, miscellany, morass, motley
    opposite: order, orderliness
    near: method, pattern, plan, system

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chance-medley

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chance-medley:

chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness, disorderliness, disorganization, free-for-all, havoc, heck, hell, jumble, mare's nest, mess, messiness, misorder, muddle, muss, shambles, snake pit, tumble, welter

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Chance-medley

Words with the opposite meaning of Chance-medley:

order, orderliness

Related Words for Chance-medley

anarchy, lawlessness, misrule, riot, knot, snarl, tangle, labyrinth, maze, web, maelstrom, storm, bollix, clutter, litter, mishmash, shuffle, hodgepodge, medley, miscellany, morass, motley

Near Antonyms of Chance-medley

method, pattern, plan, system

Origin & Etymology of Chance-medley

Anglo-French chance medlée mingled chance

First known use: circa 1513

Frequently Asked Questions about Chance-medley

What does "Chance-medley" mean?

"Chance-medley" means accidental homicide not entirely without fault of the killer but without evil intent. As a noun, it is defined as: accidental homicide not entirely without fault of the killer but without evil intent.

What is another word for "Chance-medley"?

Other words for "Chance-medley" include chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness and disorderliness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chance-medley" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chance-medley"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chance-medley". Common alternatives include chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness, disorderliness, disorganization and free-for-all.

What is the opposite of "Chance-medley"?

Antonyms of "Chance-medley" include order and orderliness. Near antonyms include method, pattern, plan and system.

How do you use "Chance-medley" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chance-medley" in a sentence: "priceless artworks that disappeared in the chance-medley of World War II's closing days".

Is "Chance-medley" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chance-medley" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Chance-medley"?

"Chance-medley" is pronounced /ˈchan(t)s-ˈmed-lē/ and divided into syllables as chance-med·ley.

What is the origin of the word "Chance-medley"?

"Chance-medley" comes from Anglo-French chance medlée mingled chance. First known use: circa 1513.