hasty conclusion
Meaning
A conclusion reached too quickly, without enough evidence or careful thought.
Origin
Not a traditional idiom; it’s a straightforward phrase combining “hasty” (too quick) with “conclusion,” used to criticize premature judgment.
Notes
Used to warn against or criticize judging too quickly; mildly formal/neutral. Can sound accusatory if aimed at someone directly.
Examples
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Don’t jump to a hasty conclusion just because he didn’t reply right away.
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The investigators warned the public not to draw a hasty conclusion before all the evidence was reviewed.
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I made a hasty conclusion about her attitude, but I later realized she was just nervous.
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It’s easy to reach a hasty conclusion when you only hear one side of the story.
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His hasty conclusion cost the team time, because they fixed the wrong part first.
Grammar & Usage Notes
A noun phrase: usually used with articles/determiners (a hasty conclusion, the hasty conclusion). Often follows verbs like reach/draw/come to.
Synonyms
- premature conclusion
- jump to conclusions
- rash judgment
Antonyms
- careful consideration
- measured judgment
- well-founded conclusion