Definition

The condition of being rushed or moving quickly, often due to a lack of time.

Example

In her hurriedness, she forgot her keys on the kitchen counter.

Conversation

I felt so overwhelmed by the hurriedness of the morning.

Yeah, it's easy to get caught up in all the chaos.

I really need to find a way to slow down sometimes.

Definitely! Taking breaks can help with that.

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Root Explanation

Hurriedness is formed from "hurried" (the past participle of "hurry", which comes from Middle English "hurri", meaning to move quickly) and "-ness" (a suffix meaning the state or quality of). The word "hurriedness" refers to the state of being hurried or the quality of moving quickly.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'hurry' which means to move quickly, and remember that 'hurriedness' describes the state of being in a hurry.

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