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hastily-controlled

|has-ti-ly-con-trolled|

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/ˈheɪstɪli kənˈtroʊld/

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/ˈheɪstɪli kənˈtrəʊld/

rushed management

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hastily' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hastif,' where 'hast' meant 'speed.' 'Controlled' comes from Old French 'contreroller,' meaning 'to check or verify.'

Historical Evolution

'Hastily' changed from the Middle English word 'hastif' and eventually became the modern English word 'hastily.' 'Controlled' evolved from the Old French 'contreroller' to the modern English 'controlled.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hastily' meant 'with speed,' but over time it evolved to imply a lack of care or thoroughness. 'Controlled' has largely retained its original meaning of 'managed or regulated.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed or regulated in a rushed or hurried manner, often implying a lack of thoroughness or precision.

The hastily-controlled experiment led to inaccurate results.

Synonyms

hurriedly-managedrashly-regulated

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/18 02:20