Meaning & Definition
noun
excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry.
In her haste to leave the house, she forgot her wallet.
a rush or hurried activity.
The project was completed in great haste, leading to several mistakes.
the quality of being hasty; rashness.
His haste in making the decision resulted in poor choices.
Etymology
Middle English hast, from Old French 'hasted' meaning 'to hurry'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
haste makes waste:
Acting too quickly can lead to mistakes.
in haste:
In a hurry or with urgency.
make haste:
To hurry or go quickly.
Slang Meanings
To rush around.
He was just hastin' through the day, trying to get everything done.
Get a move on.
Come on, let's haste it up; we don't have all day!