Synonyms for

Hastily

Verb / ˈheɪstʌli: / Another word for hastily — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

done or made with excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly

Synonyms & similar words

inhaste unhurriedly hurriedly quickly swiftly expeditiously speedily promptly briskly rapidly fast nimbly hurriedly precipitously precipitately helter-skelter headlong recklessly thoughtlessly carelessly indiscreetly impulsively rashly

Synonyms by register

Formal

expeditiously promptly rapidly swiftly

Informal

quickly fast speedily in a rush

Literary

headlong precipitately rashly

Antonyms

slowly carefully deliberately methodically leisurely patiently thoughtfully

Common collocations

  • acted hastily
  • decided hastily
  • spoke hastily
  • finished hastily
  • reacted hastily
  • wrote hastily
  • left hastily

Word family

noun haste
verb hasten
adjective hasty
adverb hastily

Usage note

Often implies a lack of care or consideration due to speed. Can be neutral or negative depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. I hastily grabbed my coat and ran out the door.
  2. She worked hastily to complete the project on time.
  3. He hastily put together a last-minute presentation.
  4. They hastily packed their bags and left for the airport.
  5. The chef hastily chopped the vegetables for the stir-fry.

Quotes

  • 'Act hastily and repent at leisure.' - Proverb
  • 'Haste makes waste.' - Benjamin Franklin
  • 'Hastiness and superficiality are the psychic diseases of the twentieth century.' - Carl Jung

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