hastily
Translation
hastily, quickly, hurriedly
Examples
He hastily packed his bag.
He hastily packed his bag.
The decision was made too hastily.
The decision was made too hastily.
Grammar Patterns
((adv.)) to do something with excessive speed or urgency He hastily packed his bag.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hurriedly, quickly, rapidly; Antonyms: slowly, carefully, leisurely
Etymology
From the noun 'haste' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Haste' comes from Old French.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'haste makes waste'. Acting 'hastily' often leads to mistakes.