Definition

The quality of doing things too quickly without thinking carefully.

Example

His hastiness in making decisions often led to mistakes.

Conversation

I think his hastiness really cost him that opportunity.

Yeah, he should have taken his time to think it through.

Exactly! Sometimes being too quick can backfire.

For sure, a little patience goes a long way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hastiness → It is formed from "haste" (from Old French *hastier*, meaning to hurry) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "hastiness" refers to the quality of being hurried or acting quickly without careful thought.

Memory Tip

Think of 'haste' as being in a hurry, and remember that 'hastiness' means the quality of acting quickly, often without thinking.

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