Meaning & use
hurriedly
In a fast and often careless way, because of limited time.
See it in a sentence
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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