overhasty

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈhā-stē How to pronounce overhasty (audio)
Definition of overhastynext
as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed an overhasty reading of the recipe resulted in the omission of a critical ingredient

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhasty
  1. hurried
  2. hasty
  3. impulsive
  4. rushed
  5. rash
  6. reckless
  7. precipitous
  8. sudden
Adjective
  • Dooley emphasized the preliminary nature of the ruling and the hurried nature of the litigation preceding it in a short, 12-page decision.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Chandler Simpson put down a squeeze bunt and Mateo beat third baseman Kevin McGonigle’s hurried flip to the plate.
    — Dave Hogg, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hurried
Adjective
  • Over the next few months, Caroline, who wanted to get into the house quickly, and Raymond made hasty decisions to speed up the move-in process.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Over time, these hasty constructions gave way to sites that still define New York, like the vast Reflecting Absence memorial at the World Trade Center site, a garden in northern Manhattan, and a memorial on the shores of Staten Island.
    — Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of hasty
Adjective
  • Before talking yourself out of it, ask whether the risk feels meaningful rather than merely impulsive.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Full moons are emotionally charged, so try not to make any impulsive decisions, at least not right now.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of impulsive
Adjective
  • The teen’s family has said this was a rushed judgment that did not involve a thorough enough investigation.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • The rushed and botched release of Apple Intelligence made clear that Apple's AI strategy wasn't fully fleshed out.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of rushed
Adjective
  • The viral disease causes a blotchy rash and flulike symptoms but can develop into severe, life-threatening illnesses, such as pneumonia and brain swelling.
    — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the defense allowing nine third down conversions to the Giants and allowing New York to win the time of possession battle by over 13 minutes, the Cowboys are not making any rash decisions after just one game.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of rash
Adjective
  • He was placed under arrest and charged with first-degree arson, first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief and interfering with an officer.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • This reckless negligence was palpable at Bagram Air Base, where troops left an ocean of trash in the wake of their messy departure.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of reckless
Adjective
  • Tetairoa McMillan’s reception count was similarly precipitous, from five receptions in each of the first two games to just two against Cleveland, when he was targeted only five times.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
  • On Greek itineraries, this includes a tour of breathtaking Meteora, a complex of 13th-century monasteries located on the mainland atop a precipitous natural pillar of sandstone more than 1,000 feet high.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of precipitous
Adjective
  • In many such cases, Pennington says, parents will want to give each child an equal inheritance to be fair, but also worry about how the struggling child will fare upon receiving a sudden inheritance.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The account provided directly to Fox News offered a more harrowing description of the sudden descent, with the passenger saying people screamed as overhead compartments opened and power aboard the aircraft went out.
    — Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of sudden
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“Overhasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhasty. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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