Haste meaning

What does “haste” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“haste” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: overly eager speed (and possible carelessness).

haste

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
“he soon regretted his haste”
Synonymshastiness hurry hurriedness precipitation
the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
“in his haste to leave he forgot his book”
Synonymshurry rush rushing
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
“in a hurry to lock the door”
Synonymshurry

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University