Haste

usgb/heɪst/
noun

Quickness in doing something.

In his haste to finish the project, he made several errors.
Visual representation of "haste" - Quickness in doing something

Often appears as...

  • haste makes waste
  • make haste
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Visual representation of "haste"
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Context Matters

Use 'haste' when actions are done quickly, possibly overlooking details.

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In his haste, he skipped the last step.
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Negative Implication

'Haste' often suggests that the quick action may not be fully thought through.

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Her haste to answer the question backfired.
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Time Pressure

Use it when someone is under pressure to act swiftly.

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The soldiers moved with haste as the enemy approached.
Visual representation of the word "Haste"

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