hurried
word · lemma: hurry
Definition
Done or happening too quickly, often because there is not enough time; showing signs of haste.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as an adjective to describe actions ("hurried decision"), people ("hurried worker"), or manner ("hurried steps"). Suggests lack of care due to rushing. Not as strong as "frantic".
Spanish: apresurado - apresuradaPortuguese (BR): apressado - apressadaPortuguese (PT): apressado - apressadaChinese (Simplified): 匆忙的Chinese (Traditional): 匆忙的Hindi: जल्दी मेंArabic: مستعجلBengali: হতাহতের - তাড়াহুড়ো করেই করাRussian: поспешный - торопливыйJapanese: 急いだ - 急ぎのVietnamese: vội vàng - hấp tấpKorean: 서두른 - 급하게 한Turkish: acele - telaşlıUrdu: عجلت میں کیا گیا - جلدبازی میںIndonesian: terburu-buru - tergesa-gesa
Example Sentences
He gave a hurried answer and left the room.
basic
She wrote a hurried note before going to work.
basic
They made a hurried decision without thinking it through.
natural
After his alarm didn't go off, his whole morning was a hurried mess.
natural
I could tell by her hurried footsteps that she was running late.
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The meeting ended with a hurried goodbye.
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