hurried

adjective

hur·​ried ˈhər-ēd How to pronounce hurried (audio)
ˈhə-rəd
1
: going or working at speed
a hurried waitress
2
: done in a hurry : hasty
a hurried departure
hurriedly
ˈhər-əd-lē How to pronounce hurried (audio)
ˈhə-rəd-
adverb
hurriedness
ˈhər-ēd-nəs How to pronounce hurried (audio)
ˈhə-rēd-
noun

Examples of hurried in a Sentence

The general was forced to make a hurried decision. She had a hurried meeting with her advisers before speaking to the press.
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Diners harken back to a simpler time in American life before the rise of hurried drive-thrus and impersonal delivery services. Tyler Buchanan, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024 The plot is hurried, leaving the actors insufficient time to find their footing. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024 But, particularly in the early stages of the debate, Walz seemed hurried and on edge, while Vance appeared more at ease. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 The music mirrored chapters from Alice in Wonderland, with sounds like alarm clocks, guiding the audience alongside the hurried rabbit. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hurried 

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hurried was in 1667

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“Hurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurried. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

hurried

adjective
hur·​ried
ˈhər-ēd,
ˈhə-rēd
1
: going or working with speed
a hurried waitress
2
: done in a hurry
a hurried meal
hurriedly
ˈhər-əd-lē
ˈhə-rəd-
adverb

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