Main Entry: hasty

Pronunciation: \ˈhā-stē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): hast·i·er; hast·i·est

Date: 14th century

1 a archaic : rapid in action or movement : speedy b : done or made in a hurry c : fast and typically superficial <made a hasty examination of the wound>
2 : eager, impatient
3 : precipitate, rash
4 : prone to anger : irritable

synonyms see fast

— hast·i·ness noun