haphazard

Meaning

Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random or unsystematic.

Examples

• The furniture was arranged in a haphazard manner.
• His approach to studying was haphazard, with no real plan.

Pronunciation: /hæpˈhæzərd/

How to Use haphazard

haphazard manner (collocation)

In a way that lacks organization or planning. — "The room was decorated in a haphazard manner."

haphazard way (collocation)

In an unsystematic or random fashion. — "She learned to play the piano in a haphazard way."

Synonyms of haphazard

Words with a similar meaning to haphazard:

• random
• disorganized
• unsystematic
• chaotic

Antonyms of haphazard

Words with the opposite meaning to haphazard:

• organized
• systematic
• orderly