Meaning & use
Haphazardly
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In a way that lacks any organization or plan; randomly or carelessly.
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He tossed the papers haphazardly into a drawer instead of filing them properly.
The books were stacked haphazardly across the floor after the move.
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Formed from 'haphazard,' which combines 'hap' (chance, luck) with 'hazard,' both words rooted in the idea of chance outcomes.
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