adjective

haphazard

haphazard, random, disorganised, chaotic

The investigation was haphazard and incomplete.

The investigation was haphazard and incomplete.

He has a haphazard way of working.

He has a haphazard way of working.

a haphazard ((noun)) describing something as disorganised The team took a haphazard approach to the project.

Synonyms: random, disorganised, chaotic; Antonyms: systematic, organised, planned

From 'hap' (chance, luck) + 'hazard' (danger, risk). It literally means determined by chance and risk.

Imagine a 'hazard' that just 'happens' by chance. It's unplanned and chaotic.

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