Haphazardly and Purposefully

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Haphazardly adverb - Without definite aim, direction, rule, or method.

Usage example: you should not begin writing haphazardly; first, make an outline

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Purposefully is an antonym for haphazardly.

Nearby Word: haphazard

Purposefully adverb - With full awareness of what one is doing.

Usage example: he purposefully chose the more difficult route to the mountain summit

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Haphazardly is an antonym for purposefully.

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