Haphazardly: meaning, definitions and examples

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haphazardly

 

[ ˈhæpˌhæzərdli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a manner lacking any obvious principle of organization.

Synonyms

carelessly, disorderly, randomly

Examples of usage

  • She had scattered the books haphazardly on the floor.
  • The files were arranged haphazardly in no particular order.
Context #2 | Adjective

used in a sentence

Characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance.

Synonyms

chaotic, disorderly, random

Examples of usage

  • The haphazard arrangement of the furniture made the room feel cluttered.
  • The haphazard selection of colors in the painting gave it a chaotic feel.

Translations

Translations of the word "haphazardly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma aleatória

🇮🇳 बेतरतीबी से

🇩🇪 planlos

🇮🇩 dengan sembarangan

🇺🇦 випадково

🇵🇱 przypadkowo

🇯🇵 行き当たりばったりに

🇫🇷 au hasard

🇪🇸 de manera desordenada

🇹🇷 gelişigüzel

🇰🇷 무작위로

🇸🇦 بشكل عشوائي

🇨🇿 nahodile

🇸🇰 náhodne

🇨🇳 随意地

🇸🇮 naključno

🇮🇸 tilviljunarkennt

🇰🇿 кездейсоқ

🇬🇪 შემთხვევით

🇦🇿 təsadüfi

🇲🇽 de manera desordenada

Etymology

The word 'haphazardly' originated from the combination of 'hap' meaning 'chance' or 'luck' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk' or 'danger'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century, evolving from the idea of something happening by chance or without a specific plan. Over time, 'haphazardly' has come to describe actions, arrangements, or situations that lack order, organization, or planning.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,557, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.