hasty — done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈheɪsti/
Example Sentences
- His hasty exit from the meeting made everyone wonder what happened.
- She made a hasty breakfast of cereal and immediately regretted not having proper food.
- The hasty wedding planning resulted in the bride wearing mismatched shoes.
hasty
ADJECTIVE[/ˈheɪsti/]
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
His hasty decision caused a costly mistake.
The hasty driver forgot to fasten his seat belt. (🏃 Rush + 🧠 Think Later → Hasty)
In his hasty rush, he grabbed a tasty pastry without paying attention.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'hasté' meaning hurried or quick, derived from Frankish 'hast' meaning violence or impetuosity. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
hast (violence, impetuosity) + -y (adjective suffix) = hasty
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📝Examples
“His hasty exit from the meeting made everyone wonder what happened.”
“She made a hasty breakfast of cereal and immediately regretted not having proper food.”
“The hasty wedding planning resulted in the bride wearing mismatched shoes.”
“Don't be too hasty in judging others based on first impressions.”
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