Definition

Adverb: In a hurried or hasty manner; with excessive speed or urgency, often without due care or thought.

Usage

The phrase "in haste" describes the manner in which an action is performed. It emphasizes that something is done quickly, often too quickly, which can lead to mistakes or a lack of proper consideration. It is a formal or literary alternative to "hurriedly" or "hastily."

Examples

• She left in haste, forgetting her keys on the table.
• The letter was written in haste and contained several errors.
• They made their decision in haste and later regretted it.
• Do not act in haste; take time to consider all the options.

Advanced Usage

• "Marry in haste, repent at leisure.": This is a common proverb meaning that if you rush into marriage, you will have plenty of time later to regret your quick decision. It serves as a warning against making important life choices too quickly.
  • His grandmother warned him, "Remember, son, marry in haste, repent at leisure."

Variants and Related Words

• Haste (n): Speed in action, often hurried or rash speed.
  • In his haste to finish, he spilled his coffee.
• Hasty (adj): Done with excessive speed; hurried.
  • He made a hasty exit from the meeting.
• Hastily (adv): In a hurried manner. (A direct synonym, often used interchangeably with "in haste.")
  • She hastily packed her bags.

Synonyms

• Hurriedly
• Hastily
• Quickly
• Rashly
• Impulsively
• Precipitately

Antonyms

• Slowly
• Leisurely
• Deliberately
• Carefully
• Unhurriedly

Related Idioms

• "More haste, less speed.": This idiom suggests that when you try to do something too quickly, you are more likely to make mistakes that will slow you down overall. It highlights the counterproductive nature of rushing.
  • He tried to assemble the furniture without reading the instructions, but it just proved that more haste, less speed.

Adverb

1. in a hurried or hasty manner
   • the way they buried him so hurriedly was disgraceful
   • hastily, he scanned the headlines
   • sold in haste and at a sacrifice