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Hasty
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Simple meaning
What does Hasty mean?
Hasty means rushed and not careful enough.
Dictionary definition
Done too quickly, often without enough thought or care.
Example sentences
Hasty in a sentence
easy
A hasty answer can be wrong.
medium
The hasty drawing missed several important details.
hard
The story warns that a hasty choice can create problems that careful planning would avoid.
Synonyms
Words like Hasty
Antonyms
Opposite words
carefulDone with attention and thought.
patientAble to wait calmly.
deliberateDone slowly and thoughtfully.
Word family
Hasty word family
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Practice 1
What does hasty mean?
Hasty describes something done too quickly.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of hasty?
Careful is the opposite because it includes attention and thought.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hasty correctly?
Hasty fits a sentence about rushing into a decision.
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