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hasty

1. done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried

“a hasty attempt to defuse the situation”

2. acting with with excessive speed or insufficient consideration

“don't be too hasty in criticizing a colleague”

3. quick-tempered.

adjective

/ˈheɪsti/

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hasty

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"Hasty decisions often lead to _____ and negative consequences."

Select three words related to hasty

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  • hazy
  • fuzzy
  • hurried
  • murky
  • brisk
  • quick

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Find a word related to hasty

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