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Definition of hastily

hastily

/ˈheɪ.stɪ.li/
has · ti · ly
Adjective:hasty
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• adverb

1

With excessive speed or urgency; HURRIEDLY.

Example

"She hastily packed her bags so she would not miss the final train home."

2

Without sufficient thought, care, or deliberation; RASHLY.

Example

"The committee acted too hastily in rejecting the proposal before reviewing all the financial data."

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• Nearby Words

haste
hastefully
hasten
hastily
hastiness
hastings
hastings river

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from hasty and the adverbial suffix -ly; hasty derives from Old French haste ('speed, urgency'), which is of Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hastily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hastily
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