hastily-chosen
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/ˈheɪstɪli ˈtʃoʊzən/
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/ˈheɪstɪli ˈtʃəʊzən/
quickly selected, without care
Etymology
'hastily-chosen' is a compound adjective formed from 'hastily' and 'chosen.' 'Hastily' comes from 'haste' with the adverbial suffix '-ly,' and 'chosen' is the past participle of 'choose.'
'Hastily' comes from Middle English 'hastily,' and 'chosen' from Old English 'ceosan' (to choose), which became 'chosen' as the past participle. The compound 'hastily-chosen' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'hastily' meant 'with haste' and 'chosen' meant 'selected.' The compound now means 'selected quickly, without much thought.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
selected or decided quickly, without careful consideration.
The committee made a hastily-chosen decision about the venue.
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Last updated: 2025/07/31 17:52
