What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
haphazardly
Example
He haphazardly threw his clothes into the suitcase. [haphazardly: adverb]
Example
The construction workers were working haphazardly, with no clear plan in place. [haphazardly: adverb]
randomly
Example
She randomly selected a book from the library shelf. [randomly: adverb]
Example
The teacher called on students randomly during the class discussion. [randomly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Randomly is more commonly used than haphazardly in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between haphazardly and randomly?
Both haphazardly and randomly are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
