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hastiness Synonyms

Another word for hastiness

Choosing another word for hastiness depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
haste
rashness
impetuosity
Strong
impulsiveness
hurriedness
precipitance
recklessness
rush
hurry

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
irritability
irascibility
testiness
impatience
petulance

Opposites of hastiness

The opposite of hastiness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

deliberation
patience
caution
carefulness
calmness
composure
prudence
forbearance
See all opposites of hastiness

• Nearby Words

hastefully
hasten
hastily
hastiness
hastings
hasty
hat

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hastiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hastiness
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