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

  1. Haphazardly as an adverb:

    In a haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.

  1. Willy-nilly as an adverb:

    Whether desired or not.

  2. 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."

  3. 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."

  1. Willy-nilly as an adjective:

    vacillating

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