nontarget

/ˈnoʊntɑrˌɡet/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that is not the intended recipient of something, especially a weapon or projectile.

“The missile was programmed to avoid hitting non-target civilians.”

2. adjective

Not intended or directed at a particular person or group.

“The company’s new marketing strategy is more nontargeted, focusing on a wider audience.”

Synonyms

  • collateral
  • unaimed
  • unintended

Antonyms

  • aimed
  • intended
  • targeted