HAPHAZARDRY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

haphazardry

noun

Definition of haphazardry

as in uncertainty

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Noun

Early footage shows the group navigating uncertainty before eventually rediscovering its chemistry with Armstrong and Brittain, a process that transformed grief into a new creative chapter.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
The service later moved through a confusing sequence of identities — HBO Max, Max and ultimately HBO Max again — reflecting a strategic uncertainty that its competitors were happy to exploit.

— Paul Hardart, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncertainty

Noun

Because of the randomness of some of these things and complexities like deletions, many of the individual inferences about history will be wrong.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
In the Wild Card (best of 3) or Division Series (best of 5), there is enough randomness for rosters built on smaller payrolls to succeed.

— Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of randomness

Noun

The accident occurred while the plane was conducting a sightseeing flight and preparing to begin its return journey, according to police reports to local press.

— Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
This is not an accident; Schwarber was forced to alter his routine in late June when an unspecified lower back injury sidelined him for two days.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of accident

Noun

Apple has not had much luck with recent changes to the user interface across its devices.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
On the road leading to the Moroccan town of Fnideq, which borders Ceuta, many migrants were seen walking toward the fence, some barefoot, apparently hoping to try their luck.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

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