HAPHAZARD


Meaning of HAPHAZARD in English

— haphazardness , n.

adj. , adv. /hap haz"euhrd/ ; n. /hap"haz'euhrd/ , adj.

1. characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.

adv.

2. haphazardly.

n.

3. mere chance; accident.

[ 1565-75; HAP 1 + HAZARD ]

Syn. 1. disorganized, unsystematic, careless, slapdash, helter-skelter.

Ant. 1. methodical, systematic, organized.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .