haste

simple noun10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.1

Used to describe a high degree of speed and urgency.

Suggests that the speed is excessive or unnecessary.

Suggests that the speed is inappropriate or shocking.

Similar to 'indecent', suggesting the speed is improper for the situation.

A formal or emphatic way to say 'as quickly as possible'.

Done quickly and often without careful thought.

Refers to something done or forgotten because a specific person was hurrying.

Similar to 'in haste', emphasizes the manner of acting.

Done slowly and deliberately.

A somewhat formal or literary way to say 'hurry'.