hurriedness
Definition
Noun: 1. The state or quality of being rushed; excessive speed, often resulting from a lack of time and potentially leading to carelessness. It describes the act of doing something too quickly, typically under pressure.
Usage
The word "hurriedness" is a formal noun used to describe the condition or manner of acting with excessive speed. It often carries a negative connotation, implying that the speed is undue and may compromise quality or safety. It is synonymous with "haste" but emphasizes the rushed, sometimes frantic, quality of an action.
Examples
- The hurriedness of the evacuation led to several important items being left behind.
- There was a noticeable hurriedness in her speech, as if she was trying to finish the presentation too quickly.
- He completed the report with such hurriedness that it was full of spelling errors.
Advanced Usage
- "with hurriedness": This prepositional phrase is used to modify a verb, describing how an action was performed.
- She packed her bags with great hurriedness, fearing she would miss her flight.
Variants and Related Words
- Hurried (adj): Done or acting with excessive speed; rushed.
- We ate a hurried lunch before the meeting.
- Hurry (v/n): To move or act with haste (verb); a state of urgency or rush (noun).
- We must hurry to catch the train. / What's the hurry?
- Hastiness (n): A very close synonym, also meaning rash or undue speed.
Synonyms
- Haste: Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action.
- Rush: A state of hurry and movement; a sudden quick movement towards something.
- Precipitation: Rash, sudden haste. (More formal/literary)
- Bustle: Noisy, energetic, and often hurried activity.
Antonyms
- Deliberateness: The quality of being slow, careful, and steady.
- Leisureliness: The quality of acting in an unhurried, relaxed manner.
- Unhurriedness: The state of not being rushed; calmness.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- In a hurry: Rushed; needing or wanting to act quickly.
- I'm in a hurry, so I can't talk long.
- More haste, less speed: A proverb meaning that if you try to do things too quickly, you are likely to make mistakes and have to start over, so it takes longer overall. This proverb directly relates to the potential negative consequence of "hurriedness."
Noun
- overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
- he soon regretted his haste
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