Stress And Pressure Terminology

verb to move or act quickly or in a rushed manner

adjective describing a verb, usually indicating a quick or rushed action

• The hurried pace of the meeting made it difficult to keep up with all the information being discussed.
• She hurried through her chores so she could go out with her friends.
• I hurried to finish my homework so I could chill with my squad.
• His hurried decision to quit his job without a backup plan ended up causing more stress in the long run.

noun the state of being in a hurry or rushed

• The hurriedness with which the project was completed resulted in several errors.
• I could sense the hurriedness in her voice as she rushed to catch the train.
• The teacher's hurriedness to finish the lesson made it hard to follow.
• His hurriedness to climb the corporate ladder left him feeling burnt out and unsatisfied.