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haste Synonyms
Another word for haste
Choosing another word for haste depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry.
Usage Example
"In her hurry to catch the morning train, she accidentally left her umbrella at the front door."
Strongest
hurry
rush
Strong
speed
urgency
celerity
swiftness
alacrity
dispatch
Weak
expedition
promptness
• noun (Context 2)
Overly eager, rash, or headlong action undertaken without sufficient thought or care.
Usage Example
"The committee was warned that acting in rashness could lead to costly mistakes down the road."
Strongest
rashness
Strong
precipitateness
impetuosity
impulsiveness
recklessness
carelessness
• verb (Context 3)
To move or act with great speed or urgency; to hurry (now chiefly archaic or literary).
Usage Example
"The messenger hasted back to the castle to deliver the urgent news before nightfall."
Strongest
hasten
hurry
rush
Strong
hie
speed
dash
Opposites of haste
The opposite of haste shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
deliberation
delay
slowness
dawdle
tarry
linger
caution
prudence
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Haste. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/haste