hasty
UK: ˈheɪsti | US: ˈheɪsti
adj. done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
adj. prone to acting without sufficient consideration; rash
The word hasty emerged in Middle English (14th century) by combining haste (speed) with the adjectival suffix -y. Its evolution reflects a shift from physical speed (haste) to impulsive behavior (hasty), emphasizing both urgency and lack of deliberation. The Germanic root haifstiz originally connoted conflict, later softened to denote urgency in Old French before entering English.
She made a hasty decision without reviewing the contract.
His hasty departure left many questions unanswered.
Avoid hasty judgments—take time to analyze the situation.
The hasty repairs collapsed under pressure.
A hasty apology often lacks sincerity.