schizophrenically
- adverb
- /ˌskɪtsəˈfrɛnɪkli/
- Slur
- The plot developed schizophrenically, making it hard for readers to follow the story.
Examples
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The conversation shifted schizophrenically between unrelated topics, leaving everyone confused.
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He managed his schedule schizophrenically, jumping from one task to another without any plan.
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He spoke schizophrenically during the meeting, jumping from one topic to another.
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The plot of the movie unfolded schizophrenically, leaving viewers confused.
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The conversation shifted schizophrenically between unrelated topics, leaving everyone confused.
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He managed his schedule schizophrenically, jumping from one task to another without any plan.
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The plot developed schizophrenically, making it hard for readers to follow the story.
Synonyms
8
4.7
In a wild and foolish way
4
7.3
In a confused, messy way with no order
3
9.9
In a hurried, confused way
2
9.3
In a way that shows serious mental illness
1
4.0
In a way that shows you are not sure or do not understand
1
8.9
In a wild way as if not thinking clearly
In a messy, disorganized way
How Disorganized
Surface Forms
Morphology
schizophrenically = schizophrenic (transparent) = schizophren + ic + ally
The adverb is formed in the standard way from the adjective 'schizophrenic' with the adverbial suffix '-ally', and the sense 'relating to schizophrenia or being disorganized/confused' follows directly from that base.
Etymology
Schizophrenically comes from the Greek parts schizo- 'split' and phren 'mind'. That original idea of a 'split mind' helps explain the second sense: it can mean very disorganized or confused, and it is also sometimes used for things that relate to the medical condition called schizophrenia.