haphazard

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From hap (“‘chance, luck’”) + hazard.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd/
• (US) IPA: /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/
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[edit] Adjective

haphazard (not comparable)

1. random; chaotic; incomplete; not thorough, constant or consistent

   Do not make such haphazard changes to the settings; instead, adjust the knobs carefully, a bit at a time.

[edit] Antonyms

• systematic

[edit] Translations