vorschnell
hasty
The German word "vorschnell" is an adjective meaning "hasty" or "rash".
- It is composed of:
- vor (before, too early)
- schnell (quick, fast)
Vorschnell describes actions or decisions made too quickly without sufficient thought.
Similar words:
- überstürzt (rash, rushed)
- übereilt (impulsive, premature)
- eilig (hurried)
Difference:
- vorschnell often emphasizes premature conclusions or judgments.
- überstürzt/ übereilt denote a broader sense of acting hastily or without preparation.
- eilig mainly refers to being in a hurry, not necessarily lacking thoughtfulness.
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Examples
Eine vorschnelle Entscheidung kann Folgen haben.adjective
A hasty decision can have consequences.
Man sollte nicht vorschnell urteilen.adverb
One should not judge hastily.
Oft wird vorschnell entschieden, ohne alle Fakten zu kennen.adverb
Often, decisions are made hastily without knowing all the facts.
Oft reagieren Menschen viel zu vorschnell in schwierigen Situationen.adverb
People often react much too hastily in difficult situations.
Häufig werden Menschen vorschnell beurteilt.adverb
People are often judged hastily.
Er hat vorschnell geurteilt.adverb
He judged hastily.
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