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Definition of hastiness

hastiness

/ˈheɪ.sti.nəs/
has · ti · ness
Adverb:hastily
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Adjective:hasty
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• noun

1

The quality or state of acting with excessive speed, urgency, or insufficient deliberation; rashness.

Example

"The committee regretted the hastiness of their initial decision once all the financial facts came to light."

2

Quickness of temper; a tendency toward sudden irritability or anger.

Example

"He apologized for his hastiness after losing his temper during the tense negotiation."

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• Rhymes for hastiness

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'hasty' (borrowed from Old French 'hastif', meaning rapid or impetuous) combined with the native English suffix '-ness'.

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