HAPHAZARDRY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

haphazardry

noun

Definition of haphazardry

as in uncertainty

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Noun

The popular corn maze and sunflower gardens flooded, adding uncertainty to whether the former will be ready as usual for Conner Prairie's high-profile fall festivals.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026
Northwestern University economist Chuck Manski studies decision-making amid uncertainty.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncertainty

Noun

Postseason series wins are based on fortunate timing and randomness, with some small amount coming from talent advantages.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of randomness

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Like Roth, four people say their first diamond purchase was something of an accident, either by inadvertently making a bid or their shockingly low offer ending up winning the auction.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026
In the two years since the accident, Alicia, 35, has taken on the role of caregiver for her 37-year-old husband, supporting his therapy exercises, managing appointments and advocating for him within the medical system.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of accident

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The nonprofit claimed that the wildlife has created a fire hazard by feasting on the native plant life.

— Alys Martinez, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Unitree's product lineup spans bipedal humanoid robots that can walk and manipulate objects with dexterous hands, as well as four-legged robots used for tasks such as hazard detection.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of hazard

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Lan Larison had some hard luck with the rushing lanes he was given, but otherwise gave the offense no juice.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
The Green Lantern, a secondary figure in the DC Comics pantheon, had the ill luck to be trapped in a 2011 Ryan Reynolds film even its director didn’t like.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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