adj
Uncommon
hurried
HUH-reed
Hurried (adj) means Done quickly, often too quickly, because of a lack of time. Example: “He gave a hurried explanation before rushing out the door.”
adj
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Done quickly, often too quickly, because of a lack of time.
"He gave a hurried explanation before rushing out the door."
"They had a hurried breakfast before catching the early train."
How to use hurried
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRushed — done fast, sometimes at the cost of care or quality.
Common pairings
a hurried decision
a hurried goodbye
in a hurried manner
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more hurried
- Superlative
- most hurried
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Antonyms
unhurried
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Rhymes for hurried
See all rhymes for hurried →Frequently asked questions
What does “hurried” mean?
The word “hurried” means done quickly, often too quickly, because of a lack of time. In plain terms, rushed — done fast, sometimes at the cost of care or quality.
How do you pronounce “hurried”?
“Hurried” is pronounced HUH-reed (/ˈhʌɹid/ in IPA).
How do you use “hurried” in a sentence?
Here is “hurried” used in a sentence: “He gave a hurried explanation before rushing out the door.”
What part of speech is “hurried”?
“Hurried” is an adjective.
Is “hurried” a common word?
“Hurried” is an uncommon word in modern English.
