Meaning: Lacking order or planning; done randomly
Hindi: अव्यवस्थित / यादृच्छिक
Synonyms: random, disorganized, unplanned, chaotic
Antonyms: organized, systematic, methodical
Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML · SSC CPO 2023 T-1
haphazard in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Haphaazard
The incorrectly spelt word is:
Haphaazard
Correct spelling:
Haphazard
Explanation:
• "Haphazard" means something done without a plan or in a random, disorganized manner.
• The other words are spelled correctly:
• Appropriate
• Connoisseur
• Diffusion
Thus, "Haphaazard" is the incorrect word. - SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: HAPHAZARD
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Random
'Haphazard' means lacking any obvious principle of organisation; done without planning.
'Random' best matches this meaning.
'Organized', 'Intentional' and 'Planned' are opposite in sense and so are antonyms. - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms
Which word is closest in meaning to haphazard?
The place was lit up with haphazard lights and smoky lanterns.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Random
Meaning: haphazard = lacking any plan, order or direction *(बेतरतीब, अव्यवस्थित)*.
random = done without method or conscious pattern *(यादृच्छिक, बेतरतीब)* — the match.
"lit up with haphazard lights and smoky lanterns" — lights scattered about without any arrangement.
Why the others are wrong.
• Planned = arranged in advance *(योजनाबद्ध)* — the antonym.
• Fixed = fastened, settled, unchanging *(स्थिर, निश्चित)* — order, not chaos.
• Uniform = the same throughout *(एकसमान)* — haphazard lights are anything but uniform.
Word help.
lantern = a lamp with a protective case *(लालटेन)*.
*Hap = chance (as in happen, perhaps); haphazard = left to chance.* - SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
HaphazardAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Random
The correct answer is “Random”.
"Haphazard" is an adjective that describes something lacking any obvious order or planning, occurring or done by chance without careful consideration or without a clear pattern. It implies a lack of organization or method, suggesting that things are happening randomly or arbitrarily rather than in a structured or intentional manner.
Random: Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective; lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.
Example: The items on the shelf were arranged in a random order, with no particular organization.
Confident: Having a strong belief or assurance in oneself; self-assured.
Example: She felt confident about her ability to complete
Examples
- “The files were arranged in a haphazard manner.”
haphazard – questions
What is the meaning of haphazard in Hindi?
haphazard means “अव्यवस्थित / यादृच्छिक” in Hindi. In English: Lacking order or planning; done randomly
What are the synonyms of haphazard?
Synonyms of haphazard: random, disorganized, unplanned, chaotic.
What is the opposite of haphazard?
Antonyms of haphazard: organized, systematic, methodical.
Has haphazard been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – haphazard has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML, SSC CPO 2023 T-1.