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Hastiness (Noun)

Overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The tourist's hastiness to see all the sights in one day led to her getting lost in an unfamiliar neighborhood.
Her hastiness in accepting the job offer without reading the contract carefully proved to be a costly mistake.
The fire department cautioned against the hastiness of the residents in rebuilding their homes before the rubble had been properly inspected.
The company's hastiness in releasing new products without thorough testing has led to several embarrassing recalls.
The chef's hastiness in preparing the dish resulted in overseasoning, which ruined the delicate flavor of the sauce.