Overhaste
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Excessive, often undue haste. uncountable
"The mischief arising from the overhaste of both the bodies in question in stamping with their approving mark most questionable dogmas, without full inquiry first had, is palpably shown in the position which Mr. Atherton thinks himself entitled to hold in consequence. Nothing ought to pass current with those societies but what has the genuine ring of sound science."
Example
More examples"The mischief arising from the overhaste of both the bodies in question in stamping with their approving mark most questionable dogmas, without full inquiry first had, is palpably shown in the position which Mr. Atherton thinks himself entitled to hold in consequence. Nothing ought to pass current with those societies but what has the genuine ring of sound science."
Etymology
From over- + haste.
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