Haphazardly: meaning, definitions and examples
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haphazardly
[ ˈhæpˌhæzərdli ]
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.
used in a sentence
Characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.