I. (ˌ)hap-ˈha-zərd noun
Etymology: hap (I) + hazard
Date: 1575
: chance 1
II. adjective
Date: 1671
: marked by lack of plan, order, or direction
Synonyms: see random
• haphazard adverb
• hap·haz·ard·ly adverb
• hap·haz·ard·ness noun
• hap·haz·ard·ry -zər-drē noun