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haphazard

adjective
/ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

Meaning

Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
lacking any obvious principle of organization; done or chosen at random; disorganized
lacking any obvious order or organization; random

Example Sentences

His haphazard approach led to project failure.

His haphazard approach to studying resulted in poor performance on the final exam.

The books were stacked in a haphazard way on the table.

Synonyms

random, disorganized, unsystematic, chaotic, careless, irregular
Entry 1
random, disorganized, unsystematic
Entry 2
random, disorganized, chaotic, unsystematic
Entry 3
random, chaotic, careless, disorganized, irregular

Antonyms

systematic, organized, methodical, planned, orderly
Entry 1
systematic, organized, methodical
Entry 2
organized, systematic, methodical, planned
Entry 3
orderly, systematic, organized

Collocations

haphazard manner, haphazard approach, haphazard arrangement
Entry 2
haphazard manner, haphazard approach, haphazard arrangement
Entry 3
haphazard approach, haphazard manner, haphazard arrangement

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