definition of
haste

[1] #1 haste n. [hastiness, hurry, hurriedness, precipitation] overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste". wn

[2] #2 haste n. [hurry, rush, rushing] the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book". wn

[3] #3 haste n. [hurry] a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry; "in a hurry to lock the door". wn