hurried
(adjective)
/ˈhʌrɪd/
Definitions
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Done in a quick or rushed manner.
A dance of impatience kissed by fleeting time, a fleeting nod to urgency's call.Example: She gave a hurried apology before rushing out the door.
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Moved or required to move quickly.
A breathless race against moments unfurling, like wind-chased leaves on a brisk autumn walk.Example: He was in a hurried state as he left for the airport.
Origin
Late 16th century: from the verb 'hurry', probably imitative of haste, or from Middle English 'hurren', meaning 'to vibrate or rush'.
Synonyms
rushed, hasty, swift, quick, speedy
Antonyms
leisurely, slow, unhurried