Rushed: meaning, definitions and examples

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rushed

 

[ rʌʃt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or done quickly and not carefully

Rushed describes something that is hurried, done quickly and without much thought or attention. It can refer to a feeling of being in a hurry or the act of completing a task hastily.

Synonyms

hasty, hurried, impatient

Examples of usage

  • She gave a rushed presentation and forgot to mention key points.
  • He felt rushed as he tried to finish the project before the deadline.
Context #2 | Verb

to move or act with great haste

As a verb, rushed means to move or act with great speed, often in a hurried or frantic manner. It can also refer to the act of pushing or forcing one's way through a crowd.

Synonyms

dash, hurry, sprint

Examples of usage

  • She rushed to catch the last train of the night.
  • The crowd rushed through the gates to get inside the stadium.

Translations

Translations of the word "rushed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apressado

🇮🇳 जल्दबाजी में

🇩🇪 eilig

🇮🇩 terburu-buru

🇺🇦 поспішний

🇵🇱 pośpieszny

🇯🇵 急いだ (isoida)

🇫🇷 pressé

🇪🇸 apresurado

🇹🇷 acele

🇰🇷 서두른 (seodureun)

🇸🇦 مستعجل (musta'jil)

🇨🇿 spěšný

🇸🇰 uponáhľaný

🇨🇳 匆忙的 (cōngmáng de)

🇸🇮 hiter

🇮🇸 fljótt

🇰🇿 асығыс

🇬🇪 ჩქარი (ch'kari)

🇦🇿 tələsik

🇲🇽 apresurado

Etymology

The word 'rushed' originated from the Middle English word 'rushen', which means to move with great speed. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of hurried or frantic movement or action. The concept of rushing or being rushed has long been associated with the fast-paced nature of modern life, where time is often of the essence.

See also: bulrush, inrush, rush, rushing, unrushed.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,680 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.