anyhow

C1 · Advanced Literary

adv. in a way that is messy, random, or not careful.

adv. in a careless, haphazard, or disorderly manner; lacking systematic attention to detail.

“The books were piled anyhow on the floor, making it hard to walk.”

“The evidence had been gathered anyhow, with little regard for the strict protocols required for a formal forensic investigation.”

C2 · Proficiency Dialect

adv. to do something without thinking or for no good reason.

adv. to act without due consideration, purpose, or care; frequently used to describe impulsive or irresponsible behavior.

“Don't anyhow park your car here or you will get a fine.”

“He was criticized for anyhow making promises to the clients that the production team could not possibly fulfill on such a tight schedule.”

C2 · Proficiency Dialect

adj. describes something that is messy or done without a plan.

adj. predicative adjective describing a state of disorder, randomness, or lack of consideration.

“His work is very anyhow, so he often has to do it again.”

“The management style in that department is quite anyhow, leading to significant confusion among the junior staff members.”