Learn how to use the comparative “more hasty” and superlative “most hasty” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “hasteful”?

The comparative form of “hasteful” is “more hasty”.

Example

He made more hasty decisions than his colleagues.

Example

She walked more hastily than the others.

What is the superlative form of “hasteful”?

The superlative form of “hasteful” is “most hasty”.

Example

Out of all the team members, he made the most hasty decision.

Example

She finished the race the most hastily.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "hasty" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more hasty" and "most hasty" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of hastiness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Hasty" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more hasty”

more rushed

Used to describe something that is done with more speed or urgency.

Example

The project was completed more rushed than expected.

more impulsive

Used to indicate that someone acts without thinking or considering the consequences.

Example

He tends to make more impulsive choices when under pressure.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most hasty”

most rushed

Used to describe something that is done with the highest level of speed or urgency.

Example

The emergency response was the most rushed operation in history.

most impulsive

Used to indicate that someone acts without thinking or considering the consequences to the greatest extent.

Example

Her decision to quit her job was the most impulsive choice she had ever made.

Using than with comparative “more hasty”

When using the comparative form "more hasty" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He made more hasty decisions than his colleagues." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of hastiness in "his decisions" is higher than the level of hastiness in "his colleagues' decisions."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more hasty” and “most hasty” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Decisions

  She made more hasty decisions under pressure.

  She made more hasty decisions under pressure.

• 2. Actions

  He acted the most hastily in the emergency situation.

  He acted the most hastily in the emergency situation.

• 3. Speech

  His speech was more hasty than usual.

  His speech was more hasty than usual.

• 4. Reactions

  They responded the most hastily to the news.

  They responded the most hastily to the news.

Related idioms and phrases

Jump the gun

To act prematurely or before the appropriate time.

Example

He jumped the gun by announcing the results before the voting was complete.

Rush into something

To do something quickly and without careful consideration.

Example

She rushed into buying a car without researching the options.