Definition

The quality of being random or without a clear plan or organization.

Example

The haphazardness of the project led to many mistakes and confusion among the team members.

Conversation

I noticed that your room is a bit messy today.

Yeah, I guess I’ve been living in a state of haphazardness lately.

It happens to the best of us; sometimes you just lose track of things.

Exactly! I need to find some time to clean up and get organized.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Haphazardness → It is formed from "hap" (from Old Norse *happ*, meaning chance or fortune) and "hazard" (from Old French *hasard*, meaning risk or danger) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word "haphazardness" refers to the state of being characterized by chance or lack of order, often implying randomness or unpredictability.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hap' meaning chance and 'hazard' meaning risk — together they describe a state of randomness or unpredictability.

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