1. to select or choose something in a random, disorganized, or careless manner without a systematic approach
She haphazardly picked books from the shelf without reading the titles.
Ela escolheu livros ao acaso da prateleira sem ler os títulos.
2. to select items in an unsystematic way, often resulting in inconsistent or unpredictable choices
The team members were haphazardly picked for the project, causing confusion.
Os membros da equipe foram escolhidos ao acaso para o projeto, causando confusão.