streakily
With visible lines
In a streaky manner—unevenly, with visible lines or bands of variation.
Paint applied streakily shows brush marks rather than smooth coverage.
The dye took streakily, leaving lighter patches throughout her hair.
The word describes any result marked by inconsistent streaks rather than uniform distribution.
Irregular in coverage
- blotchyIrregularly marked with patches
- splotchyIrregularly marked or stained
- spottyIrregular and unreliable
- inconsistentLacking steady uniformity
irregular · nonuniform · haphazard · erratic · random · scattered · discontinuous · intermittent
Spread carelessly across
- smudgedBlurred by contact
- marbledStreaked with irregular patterns
- veinedMarked with linear channels
- swirledMoved in curves
brushed · painted · striped · banded · lined · striated · layered · coated
Having irregular color patches
- dappledMarked with spots
- variegatedMarked with different colors
- speckledDotted with small marks
- fleckedSpotted with small marks
brindled · tabby · calico · tiger-striped · zebra-striped · pinstriped · brindle · tortoiseshell
patchy
Irregular in coverage
- blotchyIrregularly marked with patches
- splotchyIrregularly marked or stained
- spottyIrregular and unreliable
inconsistent · irregular · nonuniform · haphazard · erratic · random · scattered · discontinuous · intermittent · unequal
smeared
Spread carelessly across
swirled · brushed · painted · striped · banded · lined · striated · layered · coated · tinted
mottled
Having irregular color patches
- dappledMarked with spots
- variegatedMarked with different colors
- speckledDotted with small marks
flecked · brindled · tabby · calico · tiger-striped · zebra-striped · pinstriped · brindle · tortoiseshell · marbled
discolored
Changed from original hue
splashed · soiled · dirty · grubby · blemished · marked · tainted · weathered · faded · bleached
streakilyuniformly
In consistent manner
evenly · consistently · homogeneously · smoothly · regularly