hastiness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
  2. noun hasty impulsiveness

Etymology

From Middle English hastynes; equivalent to hasty + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

haste, hurry, hurriedness, precipitation

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