haphazardry

noun

Definition of haphazardrynext
as in uncertainty

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  1. uncertainty
  2. randomness
  3. accident
  4. hazard
  5. luck
Noun
  • Analysts say the shift could reshape Africa’s automotive industry by creating jobs, developing local supply chains and accelerating adoption of electric vehicles, although weak infrastructure and policy uncertainty remain significant obstacles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • If insurance falls short, the third line involves strategic litigation defense, aiming to settle cases early to minimize costs and uncertainty.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncertainty
Noun
  • The idea wasn’t entirely new; randomness is the force behind many profound ideas in number theory, including the twin prime conjecture and the Riemann hypothesis.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026
  • On the older Mk3, effective randomness dropped from 128 bits to about 40.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of randomness
Noun
  • The Southeastern Connecticut Regional Traffic Unit were on scene as well as accident reconstructionist from the Groton and Ledyard police departments as well as detectives from the Groton Police Department Criminal Investigation Division.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In Colorado, motor vehicle accidents are the top cause of death for children after their first birthday and the second-leading cause for adults younger than 25, behind suicide.
    — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of accident
Noun
  • Its most realistic hazards remain localized hydrothermal explosions, earthquakes, and the remote possibility of a smaller volcanic eruption.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Main hazards include frequent lightning, gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
    — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hazard
Noun
  • That’s the magic of Yatzy, a simple game that’s equal parts luck and strategy and easy enough for anyone to join in.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Real Time audience took that one in stride, giving it a good laugh and applause, but then Maher pushed his luck.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of luck
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“Haphazardry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haphazardry. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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