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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Overhead, a pair of firefighting helicopters circled in constant, hurried laps between the lake and the burning hillsides. Wally Skalij, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025 He’s got quick crossover acceleration with a hurried stride that cranks its way up ice to give him good speed. Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 Flames were leaping into nearby homes, and the friend was making a hurried evacuation. Gavin Feek, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025 Just handshakes, quiet embraces and a hurried effort by the military to get everybody home in time for Christmas. David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025 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 27 Jan. 2025.

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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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