Synonyms for Hasty & Similar Words
Definition of hasty
- adjective
- excessively quick; "made a hasty exit"; "a headlong rush to sell"
- done with very great haste and without due deliberation; "hasty marriage seldom proveth well"- Shakespeare; "hasty makeshifts take the place of planning"- Arthur Geddes; "rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion"; "wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "hasty"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like headlong, hurried, precipitant can replace "hasty" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "hasty" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Hasty" in song lyrics
See how hasty is used in real songs:
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"But let me not be too hasty"
Bavu Blakes — I -
"That makes me, get the gat and react hasty"
Black Knights f/ KAM — Banged Out -
"Hours ahead of us, no need to act hasty"
The Pharcyde — Feeling Freaky