hurried

adjective

hur·​ried ˈhər-ēd 

ˈhə-rəd

1

: going or working at speed

a hurried waitress

2

: done in a hurry : hasty

a hurried departure

hurriedly

ˈhər-əd-lē 

ˈhə-rəd-

adverb

hurriedness

ˈhər-ēd-nəs 

ˈhə-rēd-

noun

Synonyms of hurried

• rushed
• hasty
• impulsive

Examples of hurried in a Sentence

The general was forced to make a hurried decision.

She had a hurried meeting with her advisers before speaking to the press.

Recent Examples on the Web

Right now, decisions are being made in a hurried, contradictory fashion. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026

In addition, the hurried evaluation and adoption of this proposal, which became public less than a week ago, is unnecessary. — Jeff Kottkamp, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026

Inside an intimate pub, however, filling out the scene with empty tables could distract from the hurried, nervous nature of the filmmaker’s original intent. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

Expect efficient service without feeling hurried. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hurried

• curried
• flurried
• scurried
• worried
• unburied
• unhurried

Kids Definition

hurried

adjective

hur·​ried

ˈhər-ēd, 

ˈhə-rēd

1

: going or working with speed

a hurried waitress

2

: done in a hurry

a hurried meal

hurriedly

ˈhər-əd-lē, 

ˈhə-rəd-

adverb