1. lacking any obvious principle of organization; random or careless

1. in a random or careless manner

Examples

• The books were arranged in a haphazard manner on the shelf.
• She threw her clothes haphazard around the room.
• The city’s haphazard growth led to traffic problems.
• He approached the project in a haphazard way without any real plan.
• Papers were scattered haphazard across his desk.
• The haphazard placement of furniture made the room look messy.