Definitions

precipitancy

[pri-sip-i-tuhn-see] / prɪˈsɪp ɪ tən si /

NOUN

haste

Synonyms

STRONG

alacrity briskness bustle carelessness celerity dash dispatch drive expedition expeditiousness fleetness flurry foolhardiness hastiness heedlessness hurriedness hustle impatience impetuosity incautiousness nimbleness pace precipitance precipitateness precipitation prematureness press promptitude promptness quickness rapidity rapidness rashness recklessness rush scamper scramble scurry scuttle swiftness urgency velocity

WEAK

hurly-burly hustling

Antonyms

STRONG

calm dullness slowing slowness

Example Sentences

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It was very galling to have to wait so long, his fingers itched to touch her dollars, but he was wise enough to see that he would gain nothing by precipitancy.

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We never guessed the real cause, never saw that he was driven to his last expedient, and obliged to prejudice all his hope of success by precipitancy.

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He hesitated, looked painfully distressed, and was disconcerted at his own precipitancy.

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Then I confess I looked round, a little alarmed at my precipitancy.

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Then I confess I looked round a little alarmed at my precipitancy.

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