Haphazard
/hæpˈhæz.ərd/noun
Lacking any obvious principle of organization or planning; random.
Did you know?The word 'haphazard' is derived from the Middle English term that combined 'hap' (chance) and 'hazard' (risk), suggesting a blend of fortune and danger in randomness.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
hap
“chance; fortune.”
Middle English
English
hazard
“a game of chance; a risk.”
14th Century
English
haphazard
“by chance, at random; a combination of hap and hazard.”
Modern English
English
haphazard
“characterized by lack of order or planning, often associated with unpredictability.”