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hasty

[ˈheɪsti]

hasty Definition

  • 1done or made with excessive speed or urgency, often resulting in mistakes or poor quality
  • 2acting without careful consideration or thought
  • 3rash or impetuous

Using hasty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hasty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She made a hasty decision and regretted it later.

  • Example

    The hasty repairs didn't hold up for long.

  • Example

    He gave a hasty apology without really understanding the situation.

  • Example

    The hasty retreat left many soldiers behind.

hasty Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hasty

Antonyms for hasty

Phrases with hasty

  • a simple porridge made from cornmeal, milk, and sweeteners, typically served as a dessert

    Example

    We had hasty pudding for breakfast this morning.

  • a logical fallacy that occurs when someone draws a conclusion based on insufficient or biased evidence

    Example

    Just because one person from that country was rude to me doesn't mean everyone from there is rude. That's a hasty generalization.

  • haste makes waste

    proverb meaning that rushing through a task can lead to mistakes that ultimately take more time to correct than if the task had been done carefully and methodically

    Example

    I know you're in a hurry, but remember that haste makes waste.

Origins of hasty

from Old French 'hastif', meaning 'quick'

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Summary: hasty in Brief

The term 'hasty' [ˈheɪsti] describes actions or decisions made with excessive speed or urgency, often resulting in mistakes or poor quality. It can also refer to acting without careful consideration or thought, or being rash or impetuous. Examples include 'She made a hasty decision and regretted it later.' and 'The hasty repairs didn't hold up for long.' The phrase 'haste makes waste' cautions against rushing through tasks.