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hastily Synonyms
Another word for hastily
Choosing another word for hastily depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
With excessive speed or urgency; HURRIEDLY.
Usage Example
"She hurriedly packed her bags so she would not miss the final train home."
Strongest
hurriedly
quickly
Strong
rapidly
swiftly
speedily
briskly
expeditiously
• adverb (Context 2)
Without sufficient thought, care, or deliberation; RASHLY.
Usage Example
"The committee acted too rashly in rejecting the proposal before reviewing all the financial data."
Strongest
rashly
impulsively
Strong
precipitately
recklessly
impetuously
carelessly
thoughtlessly
Opposites of hastily
The opposite of hastily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
unhurriedly
carefully
slowly
leisurely
cautiously
thoughtfully
prudently
deliberately
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hastily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hastily