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hastily-chosen

|has-ti-ly-cho-sen|

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/ˈheɪstɪli ˈtʃoʊzən/

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/ˈheɪstɪli ˈtʃəʊzən/

quickly selected, without care

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'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.

Meaning Changes

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