hastiest

Least carefully considered

Hastiest is the superlative form of hasty—the most rushed, hurried, or done with excessive speed.

It often carries a note of criticism, suggesting insufficient care or thought: That was the hastiest decision I've ever seen him make.

She made the hastiest retreat possible when her ex walked in.

reckless

rash

Heedless or skin irritation

heedless · thoughtless · incautious · imprudent · unthinking · irresponsible · ill-considered · knee-jerk · hotheaded · brash

rushed

hurried

Done too quickly

  • hurryMove with urgency
  • scurryHurried small-stepped motion
  • dashQuick burst or pinch

race · sprint · scramble · hustle · quick · fast · speedy · swift · expedited · breakneck

impatient

impatience

Intolerance of delay

antsy · fidgety · agitated · irritable · testy · snappy · short-tempered · edgy · itching · champing

urgent

pressing

Requiring immediate attention

immediate · desperate · dire · compelling · imperative · crucial · exigent · crisis · alarming · paramount

Opposites
speed/pace

hastiestslowest

Least rapid of all

pokiest

Family

hastier

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G