# hurriedly

/ˈhɝidɫi/ (US) · /hˈʌɹɪdli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hurriedly
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

in a quick and busy way, often because you are in a rush. You use this when someone is moving fast and might not be careful.

For teachers: in a quick and often careless manner, typically due to a lack of time or a sense of urgency.

## Examples

- She hurriedly packed her bags before the flight.
- The witness hurriedly signed the document without reading the fine print, later realizing he had agreed to something he didn't want.
- As the storm clouds gathered on the horizon, the fishermen hurriedly secured their nets and returned to the safety of the harbor before the winds became too strong.

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