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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“Those who are unrealistic, hasty, reckless, and haphazard in their efforts, will be held strictly accountable,” he added.

From Barron's

As the president oversaw a hasty demolition of the White House’s East Wing — historically the domain of first ladies — his remark that Melania had “loved her little office” jumped out.

From Salon

"I know in time when this all calms, Mo will go, 'I shouldn't have said that. Maybe I shouldn't have said that. I was a bit emotional, I was a bit hasty'."

From BBC

Let the many overconfident investors make hasty decisions.

From Barron's

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