haphazardly-directed
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/hæpˈhæzərdli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
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/hæpˈhæzədli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
randomly guided
Etymology
'haphazardly-directed' originates from the combination of 'haphazardly' and 'directed'. 'Haphazardly' comes from 'haphazard', which originates from Middle English 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk'. 'Directed' comes from Latin 'directus', meaning 'straight' or 'guided'.
'Haphazardly' evolved from the Middle English 'hap' and 'hazard', while 'directed' evolved from the Latin 'directus'. The combination of these words into 'haphazardly-directed' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'haphazard' meant 'chance or risk', and 'directed' meant 'guided'. Together, they evolved to mean 'lacking organization or direction'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking any obvious principle of organization or direction.
The project was haphazardly-directed, leading to confusion among the team members.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 18:58