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hasty

[/ˈheɪsti/]
adjective
apressado
1. done or made quickly, often without proper thought or care
He made a hasty decision without consulting his team.
Ele tomou uma decisão apressada sem consultar sua equipe.
2. characterized by excessive speed or urgency
The hasty retreat left many supplies behind.
A retirada apressada deixou muitos suprimentos para trás.
3. quick to act or speak without due consideration
Don't be hasty in your judgment of others.
Não seja apressado em seus julgamentos sobre os outros.
Synonyms
rushedhurriedquickrashprecipitateimpetuous
Antonyms
carefuldeliberatecautiousslowthoughtfulmethodical

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apressado
most common translation
General Brazilian
precipitado
used for rash or hasty decisions
Portugal
precipitado
preferred in European Portuguese for hasty/rash
Portugal
à pressa
informal phrase meaning in haste

Related Idioms & Phrases

hasty retreat - retirada precipitada
hasty conclusion - conclusão apressada
make haste - apressar-se
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