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haste

The word “haste” has 1 syllable: haste

It's pronounced as /heɪst/

What is synonym and antonym for haste?

In the thesaurus, “haste” has 47 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for haste along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for haste

Antonyms for haste

  • deliberateness
  • deliberation
  • dilatoriness
  • dormancy
  • inaction
  • inactivity
  • inertia
  • inertness
  • languidness
  • languor
  • lateness
  • leisureliness
  • lethargy
  • pokiness
  • procrastination
  • quiescence
  • reluctance
  • slowness
  • sluggishness
  • torpidity
  • torpor

Meanings of haste

  • noun
    1. Speed; swiftness; dispatch.
    2. Urgency; sudden excitement of feeling or passion; precipitance; vehemence.
  • verb
    1. To urge onward; to hasten.
    2. To move with haste.

Example Sentences

  • In his haste, he forgot to lock the door.
  • Don’t act in haste and regret it later.
  • She packed her bag with haste, worried about missing the train.
  • They made the decision in haste without thinking it through.
  • The letter was written in such haste that it was barely legible.

On this page you'll find 68 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to haste, such as: acceleration, alacrity, beeline, bustle, celerity, clip, dash.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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