Synonyms of the word

spasmodic

• adj. Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.
• adj. Convulsive; consisting of spasms.
• adj. Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.
• adj. Erratic or unsustained.

convulsive

• adj. Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
• adj. Having or producing convulsions.

fitful

• adj. Irregular; unsteady; characterized by fits.

spastic

• adj. (pathology) Of, relating to, or affected by spasm.
• adj. (pathology) Of or relating to spastic paralysis.
• adj. (slang, pejorative) Clumsy.
• adj. (slang, pejorative) Hyperactive, excited, and acting in a random manner.
• n. (now offensive, especially in Britain) A person affected by spastic paralysis or spastic cerebral palsy.
• n. (slang, offensive especially in Britain) A stupid, clumsy person.

sporadic

• adj. (archaic) (of diseases) occurring in isolated instances; not epidemic.
• adj. Rare and scattered in occurrence.
• adj. Exhibiting random behavior; patternless.

unsteady

• adj. Not held firmly in position, physically unstable.
• adj. Noted for lack of regularity or uniformity.
• adj. Inconstant in purpose, or volatile in behavior.
• v. To render unsteady, removing balance.