Synonyms for

Haphazard

Verb / hæˈphæzɜ:d / Another word for haphazard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.

Synonyms & similar words

slipshod haphazardly sloppy hitormiss slapdash random disorganized careless hit-or-miss muddled messy unsystematic chaotic irregular sporadic accidental unplanned unmethodical slapdash aimless untidy scattered indiscriminate casual unstructured

Example sentences

  1. The haphazard placement of the toys on the floor made it difficult to walk without stepping on them.
  2. The haphazard approach to studying for the test did not yield good results.
  3. The haphazard organization of the files made it hard to find the important documents.
  4. The haphazard way the ingredients were mixed resulted in a lumpy cake.
  5. The haphazard stacking of the dishes caused them to fall and break.

Quotes

  • Life is a haphazard business, and success is in no way guaranteed. - Ted Bell
  • The universe is so well balanced that the mere fact that you have a problem also serves as a sign that there is a solution. The haphazard and unpredictable way in which problems are solved is part of the beauty of nature. - Deepak Chopra
  • The world is full of people who have dreams of playing at Carnegie Hall, of running a marathon, and of owning their own business. The difference between the people who make it across the finish line and everyone else is one simple thing: an action plan. - John Tesh

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