The difference between Haphazardly and Willy-nilly
When used as adverbs, haphazardly means in a haphazard manner, whereas willy-nilly means whether desired or not.
Willy-nilly is also adjective with the meaning: vacillating.
check bellow for the other definitions of Haphazardly and Willy-nilly
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Haphazardly as an adverb:
In a haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.
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Willy-nilly as an adverb:
Whether desired or not.
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Willy-nilly as an adverb:
Without regard for consequences or the will of those affected.
Examples:
"So people chasing money churn out novels willy-nilly."
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Willy-nilly as an adverb:
Seemingly at random, haphazardly
Examples:
"The novel ''Alice in Wonderland'' describes a place where random things happen all willy-nilly."
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Willy-nilly as an adjective:
vacillating