hastily-gained
|has-ti-ly-gained|
/ˈheɪstɪli ˈɡeɪnd/
quickly obtained
Etymology
'hastily-gained' is a compound formed from 'hastily' (from 'haste' + '-ly') and 'gained' (past participle of 'gain'). 'Hastily' comes from Old French 'hastif', and 'gain' from Old French 'gaaignier'.
'hastily' evolved from Middle English 'hastily', and 'gain' from Middle English 'gainen', both influenced by Old French. The compound 'hastily-gained' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'hastily' meant 'in a hasty manner' and 'gained' meant 'obtained'. The compound now means 'obtained quickly, often without due effort'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
obtained or achieved quickly, often without thorough effort or consideration.
The hastily-gained victory did not last long.
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