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hasty

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈheɪsti/

hasty means: Done or decided too quickly, without enough careful thought.

adjective

WITHOUT THINKINGB2

Done or decided too quickly, without enough careful thought.

  • That was a hasty decision.
  • Do not be hasty in judging her work.
  • He regretted his hasty promise to pay.

Similar words: rash, ill-considered, impulsive

Opposites: careful, considered

Common phrases: hasty decision, hasty judgment, hasty conclusion

DONE QUICKLYB2

Done very quickly because there is little time.

  • We ate a hasty lunch.
  • Their hasty departure left the room in a mess.
  • She made a hasty exit when the alarm sounded.

Similar words: hurried, quick, rushed

Opposites: unhurried

Common phrases: hasty departure, hasty retreat, hasty meal

QUICK TO ANGERC2

Becoming angry easily and quickly.

  • He had a hasty temper.
  • Her hasty nature often led to arguments.
  • The captain was hasty when anyone questioned his orders.

Similar words: irritable, short-tempered

Opposites: patient

Common phrases: hasty temper, hasty temperament

Questions about hasty

What does hasty mean?

Done or decided too quickly, without enough careful thought.

What is hasty in other languages?

Türkçe: düşüncesiz · Español: precipitado · Français: irréfléchi · Deutsch: übereilt · Italiano: avventato · 日本語: 軽率な

How do you pronounce hasty?

It is pronounced /ˈheɪsti/.

How do you use hasty in a sentence?

That was a hasty decision. Do not be hasty in judging her work.

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