haste
nounHow to pronounce haste:
Definition of haste:
- haste (noun):
- speed, esp. in an action
- rapidity of motion swiftness
- overly eager speed (and possible carelessness).
Synonyms for haste:
acceleration
alacrity
briskness
celerity
dispatch
expedition
fastness
fleetness
hastiness
hurriedness
hurry
nimbleness
pace
precipitance
precipitancy
precipitateness
precipitation
precipitousness
promptitude
quickness
rapidity
rapidness
rate
rush
rushing
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Antonyms for haste:
adjournment
belatedness
block
blockage
calm
calmness
carefulness
clumsiness
deferment
deferral
deferring
delay
deliberateness
deliberation
dilatoriness
dullness
halt
hindrance
hold
holdback
holdup
inability
ineptness
languidity
lateness
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