haphazard
gb/hæphˈæzɚd/ us/hæphˈæzɚd/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B2
property
1
random; without a plan
done in a random way, without planning or organizing
Schéma d’usage :
[a] haphazard [approach/system/collection]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes connect it to 'hazard' (danger), but haphazard mainly means 'random' or 'unplanned,' not 'dangerous.'
Synonymes
random (The most general synonym; emphasizes no pattern.)
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unplanned (Focuses on lack of preparation rather than disorder.)
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unsystematic (More formal; emphasizes lack of method.)
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chaotic (Stronger; suggests confusion and disorder, not just randomness.)
Antonymes
planned (Done with preparation and intention.)
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systematic (Done according to an organized method.)
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orderly (Arranged in a neat, controlled way.)
Collocations
a haphazard approach
|a haphazard method
|a haphazard process
|a haphazard search
|a haphazard arrangement
|a haphazard collection
|a haphazard system
|a haphazard manner
|a haphazard way
|haphazard planning
Thèmes
daily_life
|education
|work
Exemples
- The books were piled in a haphazard way on the floor.
- Their haphazard approach to budgeting left them short of money each month.
- The files were stored in a haphazard system that no one could understand.
Exemples pédagogiques
- His notes are very haphazard.
- We need a plan, not a haphazard approach.
adverb
C1
process
2
in a random way
in a random way; without order
Schéma d’usage :
[do/place/throw] [something] haphazard
Erreur fréquente :
This adverb use is less common than 'haphazardly' in careful writing; learners may prefer 'haphazardly' for clarity.
Synonymes
randomly (Neutral; may not imply disorganization.)
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carelessly (Adds the idea of not paying attention.)
Antonymes
neatly (Emphasizes tidy arrangement.)
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systematically (Emphasizes method and order.)
Collocations
scatter haphazard
|throw haphazard
|pile haphazard
|place haphazard
|arrange haphazard
|stack haphazard
|leave haphazard
|store haphazard
|group haphazard
|dump haphazard
Thèmes
daily_life
|work
Exemples
- He tossed the papers haphazard into a drawer and left the office.
- The cables were running haphazard across the floor, creating a tripping hazard.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She put the clothes away haphazard.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
haphazard
API
GB/hæphˈæzɚd/
US/hæphˈæzɚd/
Syllabes et accentuation
haphaz - ard (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ard)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: haphazard
Famille de mots
Core family
haphazardly
adverb C1
Related words
haphazardness
noun
Expressions
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