Meaning
hasty; rushed
- doing things too quickly
- showing little care because of hurry
- always in a rush
In a sentence
Sei troppo frettoloso quando scrivi i messaggi.
You’re too hasty when you write messages.
Perché sei così frettoloso stamattina?
Why are you so rushed this morning?
Non voglio una risposta frettolosa.
I don’t want a hasty answer.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| frettoloso | masculine · singular |
| frettolosa | feminine · singular |
| frettolosi | masculine · plural |
| frettolose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Describes people, actions, or decisions: una persona frettolosa, una risposta frettolosa.
- Close to precipitoso, but frettoloso stresses hurry.
- Often has a negative sense: too quick, not careful enough.