Definitions of haste:

  • noun:   the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
    Example: "In his haste to leave he forgot his book"
  • noun:   overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
    Example: "He soon regretted his haste"
  • noun:   a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
  • name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #30298)