Definitions

hasty

[hey-stee] / ˈheɪ sti /

ADJECTIVE

speedy; without much thought

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abrupt careless expeditious hurried ill-advised impulsive quick rapid reckless sudden swift urgent

WEAK

PDQ agile brash breakneck brief brisk cursory eager fast fiery fleet fleeting foolhardy harefooted headlong heedless impatient impetuous incautious inconsiderate madcap on the double passing perfunctory precipitate prompt pronto quickened quickie rash rushed short slambang slapdash snappy superficial thoughtless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careful cautious kind leisurely slow sluggish thoughtful wise

WEAK

delayed lazy lingering loitering

Example Sentences

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The court decision follows Panama’s hasty exit last year from China’s Belt and Road initiative, Xi’s signature international expansion effort that has featured thousands of projects.

From The Wall Street Journal

In protest, Cocker jumped on stage, wiggled his bottom at the cameras, made a strange wafting gesture with his hands and made a hasty exit, pursued by Jackson's security team.

From BBC

The pair exchanged breaks before Potapova asserted her authority and cruised to victory, with a subdued Raducanu making a hasty exit.

From BBC

While some companies made fortunes, others beat hasty retreats.

From Barron's

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