Haste — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈhāst/

Meaning & Definition of Haste

Haste (noun)

  1. rapidity of motion, swiftness
  2. rash or headlong action, precipitateness
  3. undue eagerness to act

Haste (verb)

  1. to urge on, hasten
  2. to move or act swiftly

Haste (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a high rate of movement or performance

    "made haste to get there on time"

    similar: celerity, fastness, fleetness, hurry, quickness, rapidity, rapidness, speed, speediness, swiftness, velocity
    related: clip, gait, pace, rate, tempo, drive, hustle, acceleration, hastiness, precipitation, precipitousness, rush, alacrity, dispatch, expedition, expeditiousness, promptitude, promptness, warp speed
    opposite: slowness, sluggishness
    near: languidness, languor, leisureliness, lethargy, torpidity, torpor, reluctance, deliberateness, deliberation, dilatoriness, lateness, pokiness, procrastination

  2. excited and often showy or disorderly speed

    "haste makes waste"

    "in her haste, she forgot her keys"

    similar: hastiness, hurry, hustle, precipitation, precipitousness, rush
    related: bustle, flurry, flutter, scurry, scuttle, stir, whirl, beeline, dash, scramble, stampede, hotheadedness, impetuosity, impetuousness, impulsiveness, impulsivity, rashness, expedition, expeditiousness, fastness, fleetness, quickness, rapidity, rapidness, speed, speediness, swiftness, velocity, celerity, dispatch, promptitude, promptness
    opposite: deliberateness, deliberation
    near: dilatoriness, lateness, pokiness, procrastination, slowness, languor, leisureliness, lethargy, sluggishness, torpor, dormancy, inaction, inactivity, inertia, inertness, quiescence

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Haste

The most common words with a similar meaning to Haste:

celerity, fastness, fleetness, hurry, quickness, rapidity, rapidness, speed, speediness, swiftness, velocity, hastiness, hustle, precipitation, precipitousness, rush

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Haste

Words with the opposite meaning of Haste:

slowness, sluggishness, deliberateness, deliberation

Related Words for Haste

clip, gait, pace, rate, tempo, drive, acceleration, alacrity, dispatch, expedition, expeditiousness, promptitude, promptness, warp speed, bustle, flurry, flutter, scurry, scuttle, stir, whirl, beeline, dash, scramble, stampede, hotheadedness, impetuosity, impetuousness, impulsiveness, impulsivity

Near Antonyms of Haste

languidness, languor, leisureliness, lethargy, torpidity, torpor, reluctance, dilatoriness, lateness, pokiness, procrastination, dormancy, inaction, inactivity, inertia, inertness, quiescence

Word Forms of Haste

Inflections: hasted, hasting

Origin & Etymology of Haste

Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English hǣst violence

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Haste

haste makes waste, make haste

Frequently Asked Questions about Haste

What does "Haste" mean?

"Haste" means rapidity of motion, swiftness. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: rapidity of motion, swiftness. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Haste"?

Other words for "Haste" include celerity, fastness, fleetness, hurry, quickness, rapidity, rapidness and speed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Haste" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Haste"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Haste". Common alternatives include celerity, fastness, fleetness, hurry, quickness, rapidity, rapidness, speed, speediness and swiftness.

What is the opposite of "Haste"?

Antonyms of "Haste" include slowness, sluggishness, deliberateness and deliberation. Near antonyms include languidness, languor, leisureliness and lethargy.

How do you use "Haste" in a sentence?

Examples of "Haste" in a sentence: "made haste to get there on time"; "haste makes waste"; "in her haste, she forgot her keys".

Is "Haste" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Haste" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Haste"?

"Haste" is pronounced /ˈhāst/.

What is the origin of the word "Haste"?

"Haste" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English hǣst violence. First known use: 14th century.