haphazardly-lost
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/hæpˈhæzərdli lɔst/
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/hæpˈhæzədli lɒst/
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Etymology
'haphazardly-lost' originates from the combination of 'haphazardly' and 'lost'. 'Haphazardly' comes from 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk', while 'lost' is from Old English 'losian', meaning 'to perish'.
'Haphazardly' evolved from Middle English 'hap' and 'hazard', while 'lost' evolved from Old English 'losian'. The combination 'haphazardly-lost' is a modern English construct.
Initially, 'haphazardly' meant 'by chance' and 'lost' meant 'to perish'. Together, they now mean 'lost without order'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a state of being lost without any apparent order or plan.
The documents were haphazardly-lost in the chaotic office.
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Last updated: 2025/07/25 02:38