Haphazard: meaning, definitions and examples

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haphazard

 

[ ˌhæpˈhæz.ərd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

random

Characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness. It often implies a lack of care or attention to detail.

Synonyms

chaotic, disorganized, random

Examples of usage

  • It was a haphazard collection of items scattered around the room.
  • The haphazard approach resulted in a messy outcome.
  • She painted the walls in a haphazard manner, leaving patches of unpainted areas.
  • The haphazard distribution of resources led to inefficiency.
  • The project was completed in a haphazard fashion, resulting in numerous errors.

Translations

Translations of the word "haphazard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aleatório

🇮🇳 बेतरतीब

🇩🇪 zufällig

🇮🇩 acak

🇺🇦 безладний

🇵🇱 przypadkowy

🇯🇵 でたらめな

🇫🇷 aléatoire

🇪🇸 aleatorio

🇹🇷 rastgele

🇰🇷 무계획적인

🇸🇦 عشوائي

🇨🇿 náhodný

🇸🇰 náhodný

🇨🇳 随意的

🇸🇮 naključen

🇮🇸 tilviljanakenndur

🇰🇿 кездейсоқ

🇬🇪 შემთხვევითი

🇦🇿 təsadüfi

🇲🇽 aleatorio

Etymology

The word 'haphazard' originated from the Middle English word 'haphazard', which combines 'hap' meaning 'luck' or 'chance' with 'hazard' meaning 'risk' or 'danger'. The term evolved over time to describe something done without care or order, reflecting the unpredictability of luck and risk.

See also: hazard, hazardous, hazardously.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,803, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.