haste
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(noun) the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book" |
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Synonyms: hurry, rush, rushing |
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Related Words: bolt, dash, motion, move, movement, scamper, scramble, scurry |
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(noun) overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste" |
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Synonyms: hastiness, hurriedness, hurry |
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Related Words: abruptness, fastness, precipitance, precipitancy, precipitateness, speed, suddenness, swiftness |
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(noun) a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry; "in a hurry to lock the door" |
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Synonyms: hurry |
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Related Words: urgency |
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