Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ɪˈmɛθədɪkəl/
KK: /ɪˈmɛθədɪkəl/
Definition
Not organized or done in a systematic way; lacking a clear method or plan.
Example
His immethodical approach to studying made it hard for him to retain information.
Conversation

I noticed your study method seems a bit immethodical lately.

Yeah, I've been jumping around between subjects instead of focusing on one.

Maybe that’s why you’re feeling overwhelmed with your notes.

Exactly! I need to find a better way to organize them.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
disorganized
chaotic
haphazard
Antonyms
methodical
systematic
ordered
Root Explanation
Immethodical → It is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "methodical" (from Greek "methodos", meaning a way or path). The word "immethodical" means not following a method or organized approach.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('im-') following a 'way' or 'path' ('methodos') — that's why immethodical means lacking organization.
Visually Confused Words
methodical
amethodical
unmethodical
methodically
premethodical
methodic
amethodically