Meaning & Definition of word "Hurried"

Hurried

/ˈhɜːr.id/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense of hurry; to have moved or acted with speed.
    • Example: They hurried to the station to catch their train before it departed.

adjective:

  • 1. Done with great speed or urgency; rushed.
    • Example: She took a hurried look at the time and realized she was late.
  • 2. Characterized by a lack of time or urgency, often leading to mistakes.
    • Example: His hurried decisions often resulted in misunderstandings.

Etymology

From the verb 'hurry', originally meaning 'to push or urge.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

make haste:

To move quickly.

in a hurry:

To be in a rush or to need to do something quickly.

hurriedly:

In a rushed or hasty manner.

Related Words

hurry:

To move or act with speed.

haste:

Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action.

rush:

To move with urgent haste.

Slang Meanings of hurried

Meaning: In a rush or stressed out.

Example Sentence: I'm so hurried today; I barely had time for breakfast!

Meaning: Feeling frantic or overwhelmed.

Example Sentence: Don't get all hurried about the deadline; we still have time.