überstürzt
Translation
hasty, rushed, precipitate, headlong
Examples
Es war eine überstürzte Entscheidung.
It was a hasty decision.
Er verließ überstürzt den Raum.
He left the room in a hurry.
Bitte treffen Sie keine überstürzten Schlüsse.
Please don't jump to any hasty conclusions.
Grammar Patterns
a hasty ((decision)) It was a hasty decision.
to do ((sth.)) ((hastily)) He left the room hastily.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hastig, eilig, voreilig; Antonyms: bedacht, sorgfältig
Etymology
From the verb 'überstürzen' (to rush). 'über-' (over) + 'stürzen' (to fall, plunge). The image is of falling over oneself in a rush.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'stumbling over' (überstürzen) their own feet because they are in such a hurry.