Pronunciation: /ˈheɪsti/

Definitions of hasty

adjective characterized by speed; quick or rushed

Example Sentences

A1 She made a hasty decision without thinking it through.

A2 He quickly packed his bags in a hasty manner before leaving for the airport.

B1 The hasty conclusion led to misunderstandings among the team members.

B2 The hasty implementation of the new software resulted in numerous bugs.

C1 The CEO's hasty remarks during the press conference caused a public relations crisis.

C2 The hasty retreat of the troops signaled a strategic change in the military operation.

adverb in a hasty manner

Example Sentences

A1 She quickly made a hasty decision without thinking it through.

A2 He hastily packed his bags before the trip.

B1 The chef hasty prepared the meal, causing it to be undercooked.

B2 The hasty conclusion drawn by the detective turned out to be incorrect.

C1 The CEO's hasty decision led to a significant loss for the company.

C2 The hasty implementation of the new policy resulted in chaos among employees.

Examples of hasty in a Sentence

formal The hasty decision led to unforeseen consequences.

informal I made a hasty choice and now I regret it.

slang Don't be so hasty, think it through before deciding.

figurative His hasty words cut deeper than he intended.

Grammatical Forms of hasty

past tense

hastened

plural

hasties

comparative

hastier

superlative

hastiest

present tense

hastes

future tense

will haste

perfect tense

has hastened

continuous tense

is hasting

singular

hasty

positive degree

hasty

infinitive

to haste

gerund

hasting

participle

hasted

Origin and Evolution of hasty

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'hasty' originated from Old French 'hastif' or 'haste', which came from Latin 'festinus' meaning speedy.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hasty' has retained its meaning of quickness or speed, but has also taken on connotations of impulsiveness or lack of careful consideration.