Meaning & use

hurriedly

adverb·Everyday

In a fast and often careless way, because of limited time.

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He hurriedly packed his bag after realizing he had overslept.

She hurriedly scribbled a note before rushing out the door to catch her train.

A note on using this word

Hurriedly often implies a loss of care or quality, unlike quickly, which is more neutral about carefulness.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

leisurely

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