haphazardly-done
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/hæpˈhæzərdli dʌn/
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/hæpˈhæzədli dʌn/
(haphazard)
randomly organized
Etymology
Etymology Information
'haphazard' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk'.
Historical Evolution
'hap' and 'hazard' combined in Middle English to form 'haphazard', which evolved into the modern English adjective 'haphazardly-done'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'done by chance or risk', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'performed in a random or careless manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed in a random, disorganized, or careless manner.
The project was haphazardly-done, resulting in numerous errors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 13:21