hurried
Translation
hurried, rushed, hasty
Examples
She gave me a hurried glance.
She gave me a hurried glance.
He ate a hurried breakfast.
He ate a hurried breakfast.
Grammar Patterns
a hurried ((noun)) done quickly or in a rush. We had a hurried conversation before she left.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rushed, hasty, quick; Antonyms: leisurely, slow, unhurried
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'hurry', which is of unknown origin, possibly imitative of a rushing sound.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'worried' because you have to be 'hurried'. The rhyme helps connect the feeling and the action.