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hasty

/หˆheษชsti/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adjective

Done with excessive speed or urgency; acting or decided without sufficient consideration.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œHe later regretted his hasty decision to quit his job without having another one lined up.โ€
  • โ€œThe team made a hasty retreat when they realized they were outnumbered.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'hastif', which came from the Old French 'hastif', based on the Old French 'haste' (haste/speed). The root is of Germanic origin, related to the Old High German 'haist' meaning 'violent' or 'vehement'.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'haste'โ€”if you are 'hasty', you are moving with too much haste, often leading to mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œhastyโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œhastyโ€ in English?

In English, hasty (adjective) is defined as: โ€œDone with excessive speed or urgency; acting or decided without sufficient consideration.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œhastyโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œHe later regretted his hasty decision to quit his job without having another one lined up.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œhastyโ€?

Common synonyms include:impulsive,precipitate,hurried,rash

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œhastyโ€?

Derived from the Middle English 'hastif', which came from the Old French 'hastif', based on the Old French 'haste' (haste/speed). The root is of Germanic origin, related to the Old High German 'haist' meaning 'violent' or 'vehement'.