What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
jumbled
Example
The books on the shelf were jumbled and disorganized. [jumbled: adjective]
Example
Her thoughts were jumbled and hard to follow. [jumbled: past participle]
haphazard
Example
The toys were scattered in a haphazard manner across the room. [haphazard: adjective]
Example
He approached the project in a haphazard way, without any clear plan. [haphazard: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Jumbled and haphazard are both less common words and may not be as familiar to ESL learners. However, jumbled is slightly more common than haphazard in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between jumbled and haphazard?
Both jumbled and haphazard are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
