hasty
/ˈheɪsti/
ha · sty
ˈheɪ · sti
English Definition
adj. quick, without careful thought
Significado en Español
apresurado, precipitado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vội vàng, hấp tấp
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Example Sentence
Don't make hasty decisions.
不要做草率的决定。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to “hasty”:
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A
Quick
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B
Careful
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C
Lazy
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D
Slow
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A — Quick.
“hasty” means adj. quick, without careful thought
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
His ______ decision to quit his job soon led to deep regret.
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A
careful
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B
thoughtful
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C
hasty
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D
cautious
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C — hasty.
“hasty” means adj. quick, without careful thought
Common questions about “hasty”
What does “hasty” mean?
hasty — adj. quick, without careful thought. In Chinese: 匆忙的，草率的.
How do you pronounce “hasty”?
hasty is pronounced /ˈheɪsti/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ha · sty.
How do you use “hasty” in a sentence?
Don't make hasty decisions. (不要做草率的决定。)
What are synonyms for “hasty”?
rushed, hurried — all close in meaning to hasty (adj. quick, without careful thought).
Is “hasty” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. hasty appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “hasty”?
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