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hurrier

hurrier

8.2
A person who does things quickly, often without being careful
  • noun
  • /ˈhɜːriər/
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  • The teacher advised the hurrier in class to slow down and check his answers.

Examples

  • Being a hurrier sometimes leads to careless mistakes on important projects.

  • He is a hurrier who always rushes through his tasks.

  • As a natural hurrier, she often finished her work before everyone else.

  • Many hurriers miss important details when they act too fast.

  • She is such a hurrier that she forgets to double-check her work.

  • As a natural hurrier, he often rushes through tasks without considering the details.

  • Being a hurrier can lead to mistakes, so it's important to slow down sometimes.

Synonyms

speedster
vshurrier
16 4.1

A person, animal, or vehicle that moves very fast

moves quickly but often implies haste and lack of carefulness
rusher
vshurrier
1 6.6

A person who does things quickly without thinking

moves quickly with emphasis on speed rather than planning
scrambler
vshurrier
  • Jargon
1 6.3

A player who moves quickly and unpredictably to avoid defenders

moves quickly often without focusing on agility or evasion
darter
vshurrier
1 8.0

A person or animal that moves quickly in short bursts

moves quickly more generally rather than only in short bursts
scudder
vshurrier
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who runs very fast

is the common modern expression emphasizing careless quick action

Antonyms

11 7.4

Involving careful discussion and thought before making a decision

How Hurried

rusher
1 6.6
hurrier
8.2
slowcoach
  • Offensive
1 8.4

Surface Forms

hurrier singular
hurriers plural

Morphology

hurrier = hurry (transparent) = hurry + er

Standard agentive noun formed from the verb 'hurry' by adding '-er'; meaning 'a person who hurries' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Hurrier comes from the everyday verb hurry, which means 'move quickly' or 'rush'. So a hurrier is simply 'one who hurries', often moving so fast they may not be careful.