haste (n.)

  1. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); he soon regretted his haste

    [ Syn: hastiness , hurry , hurriedness , precipitation ]

  2. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; in his haste to leave he forgot his book

    [ Syn: hurry , rush , rushing ]

  3. a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry; in a hurry to lock the door

    [ Syn: hurry ]

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