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haphazard course

[/ˌhæpˈhæzərd kɔːrs/]
noun phrasepl: haphazard courses
curso aleatório; trajetória desordenada
1. A path, direction, or plan of action that lacks order, system, or careful consideration; characterized by randomness or lack of direction
The company's haphazard course led to financial difficulties.
O curso aleatório da empresa resultou em dificuldades financeiras.
2. A disorganized or unpredictable route or trajectory followed without careful planning
The ship took a haphazard course through the storm.
O navio seguiu uma trajetória desordenada durante a tempestade.
NYC Slang
all over the place; all over the map
Synonyms
random courseerratic pathdisorderly routeunsystematic directionchaotic trajectoryhit-or-miss approach
Antonyms
planned coursesystematic pathdeliberate directionorganized trajectorystrategic route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso aleatório; trajetória desordenada
Commonly used in business and navigation contexts
São Paulo
rumo desorganizado; percurso sem planejamento
Preferred in formal and corporate communications
Portugal
percurso ao acaso; trajetória desorganizada
Common usage in both formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
all over the map
hit or miss
scatter-brained approach
without rhyme or reason
flying by the seat of one's pants
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