Synonyms of haphazardly

haphazardly

adverb

as in randomly

without definite aim, direction, rule, or method

you should not begin writing haphazardly; first, make an outline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• randomly
• irregularly
• aimlessly
• willy-nilly
• haphazard
• erratically
• casually
• at random
• desultorily
• carelessly
• anyway
• informally
• arbitrarily
• indiscriminately
• capriciously
• hit or miss
• accidentally
• promiscuously
• inadvertently
• whimsically
• helter-skelter
• anyhow
• unintentionally
• unwittingly
• unconsciously
• fortuitously
• offhandedly
• intermittently
• fitfully
• anywise
• unpredictably
• disjointedly
• offhand
• disconnectedly
• spottily
• higgledy-piggledy
• topsy-turvy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• systematically
• methodically
• carefully
• formally
• orderly
• deliberately
• meticulously
• gingerly
• intentionally
• purposely
• purposefully
• punctiliously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of haphazardly

The offensive line, which was built haphazardly, is a complete mess. — Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2026

The regulatory system designed to protect farmworkers from pesticides is enforced haphazardly across California. — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

The original build haphazardly hid duct work and mechanical details behind varying heights of drywall. — Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026

The sins of the father are ultimately presented in a literal, stomach-churning slideshow that haphazardly alternates benign family snaps with gleeful photographic evidence of Johan’s war crimes. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

But while the buildings appeared to be marble, they were actually made of extremely flammable plaster, pine, hemp and jute — all haphazardly draped with live electrical wires. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026

The fourth hour began haphazardly as the Today With Jenna & Sheinelle camera operator tripped over a chair during their intro segment. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026

Most of my clients are letting their employees haphazardly take advantage of these things as the individually see fit. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Her soft face in sleep, her loud banging of cabinets, her socks tossed haphazardly behind doors and under shelves. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026