hastily

Meanings

• adverb

  Performed or done in a hurried or careless manner

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈheɪstɪli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hastily
astonishingly , astutely , carelessly , dastardly , delicately , desperately , distantly , easily , freely , gracefully , happily , heavily , hobably , hopefully , jollyably , livelyly , lovely , mightily , neatly , nobly , nimbly , noblyly , noblyness , painfully , proudly , quickly , regally , respectably , rightly , rightlyly , roundly , sadly , sillyably , slightly , slowly , slyly , soundly , stately , strenuously , stupendously , sully , swiftly , tactfully , tightly , triumphantly , truly , unhastily , wisely , wiselyly , wonderfully

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Variants

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hastily

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Etymology

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From Old English hastelic, from hast meaning 'hasty' + -lic ending denoting 'like, resembling'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'hastily' is derived from the Old English word 'hastelic', which means 'hasty'?

2. The adverb 'hastily' is often used to describe actions that are done in a hurry or without much thought.

3. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Atticus Finch advises his children to 'never be hasty in judgment'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Impulsiveness: Impulsiveness is the tendency to act on a whim, without considering the consequences. 'Hastily' is often used to describe actions that are impulsive.

2. Rashness: Rashness is the quality of acting without considering the consequences. 'Hastily' is often used to describe actions that are rash.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hastily' is often used to describe characters or actions that are hasty or impulsive, which can lead to negative consequences. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago manipulates Roderigo into acting hastily and impulsively, which ultimately leads to the tragic downfall of Othello.

How to Memorize "hastily"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person rushing to finish a task or complete an action as quickly as possible. Imagine the sense of urgency and the feeling of being pressed for time.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'hastily' with a phrase that helps you remember its meaning. For example, 'Hasty actions often lead to mistakes.'

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