hasty
Hasty (adj) means Done too quickly, without enough thought or care. Example: “It was a hasty decision that he later regretted.”
How to use hasty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRushed — either a rushed action taken without proper thought, or a person quick to react or lose their temper.
Don't confuse with "hasty" meaning simply "fast" in a neutral sense — it almost always implies a lack of care or patience.
Word forms
hastier comparative, Hastys plural, hastiest superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English hasty, formed from "haste" plus "-y," mirrored by similar words in other Germanic languages.
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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.