Hastily

usgb/ˈheɪstɪli/
adverb

Quickly and without delay, often without much consideration or attention.

She hastily left the room after the argument
Visual representation of "hastily" - Quickly and without delay, often without much consideration or attention

Often appears as...

  • made hastily
  • moved hastily
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Speed Implication

Hastily suggests something is done faster than usual, possibly leading to mistakes.

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He hastily answered the questions, missing some of them.
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Negative Connotation

'Hastily' can imply a negative judgment when used about someone's actions.

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She hastily judged his intentions, which was unfair.
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Emotional Response

Hastily often shows that someone had a strong, sudden emotion like annoyance or anger.

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He hastily slammed the door due to his frustration.
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