Difference between Haste and Hastiness

What is the difference between Haste and Hastiness?

Haste as a noun is a speedy or quick action. (e.g. we were running late so we finished our meal in haste) while Hastiness as a noun is the characteristic of being hasty.

Haste

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A speedy or quick action. (e.g. We were running late so we finished our meal in haste)

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To urge onward; to hasten To move with haste.

Example sentence: Therefore, let us not despair, but instead, survey the position, consider carefully the action we must take, and then address ourselves to our common task in a mood of sober resolution and quiet confidence, without haste and without pause.

Hastiness

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The characteristic of being hasty.

We hope you now know whether to use Haste or Hastiness in your sentence.

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