'haphazardly' originates from the English word 'haphazard,' which combines 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk or danger.'

'haphazard' evolved from the Middle English word 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' from Old French 'hasard,' eventually forming the modern English word 'haphazardly.'

Initially, it meant 'by chance or randomly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.