What is another word for overhasty?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəhˈe͡ɪstɪ] (IPA)

Overhasty means done or acting without sufficient consideration or thought, often leading to poor decisions or negative consequences. There are several synonyms for this word, including impulsive, rash, reckless, hasty, hurried, and premature. Impulsive suggests acting suddenly on a whim or without planning. Rash describes an act that is done too quickly without considering the outcome. Reckless implies acting without caution or care for possible consequences. Hasty suggests an action is done too quickly and without careful consideration of details. Hurried means to do something quickly or hastily, but not necessarily without thought. Premature refers to something done too soon before it's proper time and without having sufficient information or preparation.

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What are the opposite words for overhasty?

Overhasty means doing something too quickly or impulsively without thinking it through. Some of the antonyms for overhasty are cautious, deliberate, thoughtful, prudent, and circumspect. These words imply a sense of careful consideration and deliberation, which is lacking in actions that are overhasty. A person who is cautious takes time to assess the situation before making a decision. A deliberate action is one that is done with careful thought and planning. Being prudent means being careful and cautious when making decisions. Someone who is circumspect considers all angles before making a decision. Overall, these antonyms for overhasty suggest a more thoughtful and considered approach to decision-making.

Usage examples for Overhasty

That was a point worth thinking of, for General Zuroaga had told him very plainly that some ignorant or overhasty patriot might easily find an excuse for calling him a spy, and having him shot at a moment's notice.
"Ahead of the Army"
W. O. Stoddard
The master of the house, more cautious than the women, was inclined to think that his mother and daughter had been somewhat overhasty and imprudent in their advances and he had at first received Karnis with considerable reserve; but after a short interview he had convinced himself that the musician was a man of unusual culture and superior stamp.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
He did, indeed, blame the Egyptian's overhasty action; but he gave no orders for following up the galley.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers

Related words: overhaster, fast learner, haste makes waste, be in a hurry, rush job, in a hurry

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