What is another word for ragtag?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈaɡtaɡ] (IPA)

Ragtag is an informal term to describe a group of people who are disorganized, unkempt, or heterogeneous. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe such a group of people, including motley, scruffy, ramshackle, disparate, and hodgepodge. Motley refers to a group of people with varied backgrounds and characteristics, scruffy describes a group that is unkempt and disorderly, ramshackle indicates a group that is crumbling or falling apart, disparate suggests a group with contrasting elements, and hodgepodge implies a mixture of things that do not belong together. All these synonyms can be used interchangeably with ragtag to describe a group of people that appear mismatched or chaotic.

What are the hypernyms for Ragtag?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for ragtag (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Ragtag?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the opposite words for ragtag?

Ragtag is a term that refers to a group of people who are disorganized, untidy, and often having a variety of different characteristics. The antonyms for ragtag are organized, tidy, coordinated, uniform, structured, and consistent. An organized group is one that is well-structured and efficient in achieving its objectives, while a tidy group is one that is clean, neat, and uncluttered. A coordinated group is one that works together in a well-timed manner, while a uniform group is one that has a standard set of behaviors or characteristics. A structured group is a well-organized group that follows a set of rules and regulations, while a consistent group is one that behaves in the same way over a period of time.

What are the antonyms for Ragtag?

Usage examples for Ragtag

So maybe he got sentimental about this impoverished, ragtag Bunch that, even considering J. John Reynolds' help, still were pulling themselves up into space almost literally by their own bootstraps.
"The Planet Strappers"
Raymond Zinke Gallun
Happen I look a wee bit muggerishlike- A ragtag hipplety-clinch: but I've been travelling Mischancy roads; and I'm fair muggert-up.
"Krindlesyke"
Wilfrid Wilson Gibson
Strange, too, he came of good family; good blood in his veins; and yet he seems to have gone right down with the ragtag.
"Quiet Talks on Power"
S.D. Gordon

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