haphazard applies to what is done without regard for regularity or fitness or ultimate consequence.

HAPHAZARD definition: characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless. See examples of haphazard used in a sentence.

HAPHAZARD definition: 1. not having an obvious order or plan: 2. not having an obvious order or plan: 3. lacking order…. Learn more.

If you describe something as haphazard, you are critical of it because it is not at all organized or is not arranged according to a plan.

Definition of haphazard adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. with no particular order or plan; not organized well. The books had been piled on the shelves in a haphazard fashion. …

Define haphazard. haphazard synonyms, haphazard pronunciation, haphazard translation, English dictionary definition of haphazard. adj. Dependent upon or characterized by mere chance.

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English hap‧haz‧ard /ˌhæpˈhæzəd $ -ərd / adjective happening or done in a way that is not planned or organized a haphazard way/manner/fashion I …

Factsheet What does the word haphazard mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word haphazard, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and …

haphazard (adjective) haphazard /ˌhæp ˈ hæzɚd/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of HAPHAZARD [more haphazard; most haphazard] : having no plan, order, or direction

Sep 27, 2025 · haphazard (plural haphazards) Simple chance, a random accident, luck. quotations