Definitions

hasty

[hey-stee] / ˈheɪ sti /

ADJECTIVE

speedy; without much thought

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abrupt careless expeditious hurried ill-advised impulsive quick rapid reckless sudden swift urgent

WEAK

PDQ agile brash breakneck brief brisk cursory eager fast fiery fleet fleeting foolhardy harefooted headlong heedless impatient impetuous incautious inconsiderate madcap on the double passing perfunctory precipitate prompt pronto quickened quickie rash rushed short slambang slapdash snappy superficial thoughtless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careful cautious kind leisurely slow sluggish thoughtful wise

WEAK

delayed lazy lingering loitering

Example Sentences

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The EPA soil sampling comes amid mounting pressure from residents and environmentalists who say that a hasty federal cleanup effort had left behind or spread hazardous fire debris.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Hearts, who had been chasing a first title since 1960, made the decision to make a hasty exit from the stadium, citing a "menacing and threatening atmosphere".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The effect of clipping is context collapse maximized to further a hasty impression of a vaguely famous person.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

In protest, he jumped on stage, wiggled his bottom at the cameras, made a strange wafting gesture with his hands and beat a hasty retreat, pursued by Jackson's security team.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

He had been too hasty in his preparations, and he had underestimated the force of the rapids.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

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