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hasty Antonyms

Opposite of hasty

Because the opposite of hasty shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

Usage Example

"We ate a slow breakfast before rushing out the door to catch the morning train."

Strongest
slow
unhurried
leisurely
Strong
deliberate
gradual

• adjective (Context 2)

Made or decided too quickly and without sufficient thought or care; rash.

Usage Example

"The committee regretted making such a careful decision without reviewing all the financial data."

Strongest
careful
cautious
deliberate
considered
prudent
Strong
thoughtful
measured
methodical

Similar words to hasty

Words similar to hasty shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

rushed
hurried
rash
impulsive
ill-considered
impetuous
precipitate
reckless
See all synonyms of hasty

• Nearby Words

hasten
hastily
hastiness
hasty
hat
hatable
hatchable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hasty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hasty
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