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precipitoso

hasty

adjective preh-chee-pee-TOH-zoh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Manner

Origin: From Latin praecipitosus, from praeceps ('headlong, steep').

Also means

headlong

Usage Note

Precipitoso describes action taken too quickly and without due care — 'rash, headlong, precipitate'. A fuga precipitosa is a 'headlong flight'. It is a formal adjective; everyday synonyms include affrettato and frettoloso. Do not confuse with precipitare ('to fall/crash') or precipizio ('precipice'), though all share the Latin root.

Examples

"La sua decisione precipitosa ha causato danni."

Natural Translation

His hasty decision caused damage.

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