The word "placings" refers to the positioning or ranking of something, typically in a competition or race. Its antonyms would be words that convey the opposite meaning, such as disorder, chaos, disarray, jumble, confusion or anarchy. These terms imply a lack of structure or organization, which is the opposite of placings. Another antonym could be absence, which connotes an absence of rankings or placements altogether. Additionally, words like randomness, haphazardness, and irregularity also serve as antonyms to placings as they indicate an absence of any systematic arrangement or method.