I. adjective
lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
a random choice
Synonyms: aimless, designless, desultory, haphazard, hit-or-miss, indiscriminate, irregular, objectless, promiscuous, purposeless, slapdash, spot, unaimed, unconsidered, unplanned; compare accidental
Related Word: contingent, fluky, fortuitous, incidental, odd
Contrasted words: arranged, organized, planned; methodical, systematic; deliberate, purposeful
Antonyms: purposive
II. adverb
Synonyms: about 4, anyhow, any which way, anywise, around, at random, haphazard, haphazardly, helter-skelter, randomly
Antonyms: orderly