hasty
11 synonyms and 5 antonyms for hasty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Done too quickly, without enough thought or care.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use hasty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hasty retreat
hasty decision
hasty exit
Etymology
From Middle English hasty, formed from "haste" plus "-y," mirrored by similar words in other Germanic languages.
Full origin of hasty →Frequently asked questions
What does “hasty” mean?
The word “hasty” means done too quickly, without enough thought or care. In plain terms, rushed — either a rushed action taken without proper thought, or a person quick to react or lose their temper.
How do you pronounce “hasty”?
“Hasty” is pronounced HAYS-tee (/ˈheɪsti/ in IPA).
How do you use “hasty” in a sentence?
Here is “hasty” used in a sentence: “It was a hasty decision that he later regretted.”
What part of speech is “hasty”?
“Hasty” is an adjective.
Where does the word “hasty” come from?
The word “hasty” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hasty, formed from "haste" plus "-y," mirrored by similar words in other Germanic languages.
Is “hasty” a common word?
“Hasty” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “hasty” have?
“Hasty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: done too quickly, without enough thought or care.
