HAPHAZARD: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HAPHAZARD?

Need another word that means the same as “haphazard”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “haphazard” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Haphazard” are: slapdash, slipshod, sloppy, random, unplanned, unsystematic, unmethodical, disorganized, disorderly, irregular, indiscriminate, chaotic, arbitrary, orderless, aimless, undirected, careless, casual, haphazardly

Haphazard as an Adjective

Definitions of "Haphazard" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “haphazard” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Dependent upon or characterized by chance.
• Marked by great carelessness.
• Lacking any obvious principle of organization.

Synonyms of "Haphazard" as an adjective (18 Words)

aimless	Aimlessly drifting. An aimless existence.
arbitrary	Based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice. The arbitrary rule of a dictator.
careless	Effortless and unstudied. She gave a careless shrug.
casual	Natural and unstudied. An ability to interest casual students.
chaotic	Completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing. The political situation was chaotic.
disorderly	In utter disorder. They had no intention of staging a disorderly protest.
disorganized	Lacking order or methodical arrangement or function. She s very muddled and disorganized.
indiscriminate	(of a person) not using or exercising discrimination. An indiscriminate mixture of colors and styles.
irregular	(of a verb or other word) having inflections that do not conform to the usual rules. Their involvement in irregular financial dealings.
orderless	Lacking organization or order. Haphazard orderless results.
random	(of masonry) with stones of irregular size and shape. Are you going to take some random guy on Twitter s word.
slapdash	Done too hurriedly and carelessly. He gave a slapdash performance.
slipshod	Characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization. He d caused many problems with his slipshod management.
sloppy	Lacking neatness or order. We gave away a goal through sloppy defending.
undirected	Aimlessly drifting. She was full of ineffectual undirected anger.
unmethodical	Not efficient or methodical. The project failed through unmethodical planning.
unplanned	Not done with purpose or intent. Unplanned remarks.
unsystematic	Lacking systematic arrangement or method or organization. The burial mound was excavated in an unsystematic way.

Usage Examples of "Haphazard" as an adjective

• A most haphazard system of record keeping.
• The music business works in a haphazard fashion.
• A haphazard plan of action.

Haphazard as an Adverb

Definitions of "Haphazard" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “haphazard” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Without care; in a slapdash manner.

Synonyms of "Haphazard" as an adverb (1 Word)

haphazardly

In a manner lacking any obvious principle of organization. The film feels haphazardly thrown together.

Usage Examples of "Haphazard" as an adverb

• The Prime Minister was wearing a grey suit and a white shirt with a soft collar, but his neck had become thinner and the collar stood away from it as if it had been bought haphazard.

Associations of "Haphazard" (30 Words)

arbitrarily	Without restraint in the use of authority; autocratically. Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained.
arbitrary	Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. An arbitrary choice.
arrhythmic	Not rhythmic; without rhythm or regularity. The arrhythmic phrasing of the music.
careless	Without due thought or consideration. An impression of careless elegance.
discretionary	(especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed. There has been an increase in year end discretionary bonuses.
extrajudicial	(of a settlement, statement, or confession) not made in court. There have been reports of extrajudicial executions.
haphazardly	In a manner lacking any obvious principle of organization. A hodgepodge of family photos haphazardly arranged on a table.
hasty	Excessively quick. Rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion.
impetuosity	Rash impulsiveness.
impetuous	Acting or done quickly and without thought or care. She might live to rue this impetuous decision.
impulsive	Acting or done without forethought. He regretted his impulsive offer.
indiscriminate	Not marked by fine distinctions. She was indiscriminate with her affections.
indiscriminately	In a random manner. His armies slaughtered men women and children indiscriminately.
option	Buy or sell an option on. Choose the cheapest options for supplying energy.
perfunctorily	In a set manner without serious attention; as a formality. He kissed her cheek perfunctorily.
probabilistic	Of or relating to or based on probability. The main approaches are either rule based or probabilistic.
random	An unknown, unspecified, or odd person. A random choice.
randomize	Arrange in random order. You can randomize the ingredients with the tap of a button.
randomly	In a way that involves equal chances for each item. Her entry was randomly drawn from around 10 000 others to win the first prize car.
sample	Take a sample or samples of something for analysis. Riffs sampled from other musicians.
sampling	The selection of a suitable sample for study. Routine river sampling is carried out according to a schedule.
selection	A plot of land acquired by selection. The restaurant offers a wide selection of hot and cold dishes.
shuffle	A rhythmic motif based on a shuffle dance step and typical of early jazz consisting of alternating crotchets and quavers in a triplet pattern. He shuffled his funds among different accounts in various countries so as to avoid the IRS.
slapdash	Done too hurriedly and carelessly. Slapdash work.
slipshod	(of shoes) worn down at the heel. Slipshod spelling.
sloppy	(of soil) soft and watery. A sloppy room.
unjustified	Lacking justification or authorization. Unjustified price increases.
unpredictable	Unknown in advance. An unpredictable or indeterminable future.
untidy	Not neat and tidy. An untidy living room.
whimsical	Determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason. The whimsical arbitrariness of autocracy.