spottiness

Uneven coverage pattern

Spottiness is the quality of being uneven or inconsistent.

A spotty record has gaps; spotty coverage misses areas.

The spottiness of cell service in rural areas frustrates travelers.

The word can also refer literally to having spots: the spottiness of a Dalmatian's coat.

inconsistency

patchiness

State of being uneven

variability · unpredictability · fluctuation · discontinuity · gaps · unevenness · hit-or-miss · randomness · haphazardness · fitfulness

skin

acne

Inflamed skin condition

zits · blackheads · whiteheads · discoloration · blotchiness · rash · eczema · rosacea · pigmentation · melasma

pattern

mottling

Irregular colored patches

stippling · dotting · freckling · marbling · streaking · blotchiness · variegation · patchwork

Categories
Opposites
uniformity and consistency

spottinessuniformity

State of being identical

evenness · consistency · reliability · homogeneity · regularity

reliability and dependability

spottinessreliability

Consistent, predictable performance

dependability · consistency · steadiness · constancy · predictability

completeness of coverage

spottinesscompleteness

State of being whole

comprehensiveness · thoroughness · totality · fullness · universality

Family

spot, spotted, spotty, spotting, spotter, spotters, dalmatian, spottier, spottiest

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G