Definition of Haste

Noun: haste heyst

Overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
"he soon regretted his haste";
- hastiness, hurry, hurriedness, precipitation
The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
"in his haste to leave he forgot his book";
- hurry, rush, rushing
A condition of urgency making it necessary to move or act fast
- hurry