haphazardness

haphazardness — noun

1. the way that something is done or arranged with no clear plan, order, or careful

1.名詞C2
釋義

the way that something is done or arranged with no clear plan, order, or careful thought, so the result feels messy or unreliable

例句

The haphazardness of the seating plan left guests wandering between tables before dinner.

the haphazardness of + noun

Trang complained about the haphazardness of the new filing system at the clinic.

the haphazardness of + organisational noun

同義詞
  • randomness

    more neutral; can describe things that have no pattern without suggesting they are badly done

  • disorganization

    focuses on poor structure or management, often of work, places, or events

  • carelessness

    stresses lack of attention or effort by a person, rather than an overall messy result

反義詞
  • orderliness

    describes things arranged in a clear, tidy, and predictable way

  • systematicness

    stresses following a clear method or system step by step

文法句型

the haphazardness of + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used with 'the' and followed by 'of', pointing to one specific situation or process. Suggests the speaker sees the lack of order as a problem, not just a neutral feature.

常見錯誤

❌I love the haphazardness of his paintings.
✅I love the spontaneity of his paintings.
💡'haphazardness' usually carries a negative tone of carelessness, not a positive sense of free creativity.