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Definition of hasty

hasty

/ˈheɪ.sti/
has · ty
Adverb:hastily
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1

Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English hasti, derived from Old French hastif ('impetuous, rapid'), ultimately of Germanic origin and related to haste.

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