haphazardly
/hæpˈhæzədli/ (bre, ipa) · /hæpˈhæzərdli/ (ame, ipa)
haphazardly — adverb
1. done in a way that shows no clear system, arrangement, or preparation — for exam
done in a way that shows no clear system, arrangement, or preparation — for example, throwing clothes into a suitcase without folding them, or choosing a restaurant by pointing at a map without reading the menu.
Mei threw her clothes into the suitcase haphazardly, not bothering to fold anything.
collocation: thrown + haphazardly for unplanned packing
The books on the shelf were arranged haphazardly, with cookbooks next to science textbooks.
passive pattern: were arranged haphazardly
Diego picked teams haphazardly by pointing at names on a list without looking at the players' skills.
Amina scattered the flower seeds haphazardly across the garden rather than planting them in neat rows.
- randomly
Focuses on chance or luck, not necessarily the disorder of the action itself
- carelessly
Adds a stronger sense of neglecting proper attention or effort
- messily
Describes the untidy result rather than the lack of system
- systematically
Following a clear, step-by-step method
- methodically
Done with careful attention to each step in order
- neatly
Arranged in a tidy, organised way
用法筆記
Frequently pairs with verbs of placement or arrangement (throw, scatter, arrange, pile, stack, select). The adverb often implies criticism of the lack of care or system.