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haphazardly-led

|hap-haz-ard-ly-led|

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/hæpˈhæzərdli lɛd/

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/hæpˈhæzədli lɛd/

(haphazardly)

randomly arranged

Base FormVerbAdjective
haphazardlyselecthaphazard
Etymology
Etymology Information

'haphazardly-led' originates from the word 'haphazard,' which comes from the Old French word 'hasard,' meaning 'game of chance.' The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'haphazardly,' and 'led' is the past participle of 'lead.'

Historical Evolution

'haphazard' changed from the Old French word 'hasard' and eventually became the modern English word 'haphazard.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'haphazard' meant 'game of chance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'random or disorganized.'

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Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed or directed in a random, disorganized, or careless manner.

The project was haphazardly-led, resulting in numerous setbacks.

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Last updated: 2025/07/23 04:44

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