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precipitancy
noun[ U ]
formaluk /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.tən.si/ us /priːˈsɪp.ə.tən.si/(also precipitance)
the quality or action of doing something sooner or faster than expected, and without enough thought or preparation:
Many people were critical of his precipitancy in forcing them to make a decision.
Matters were taken out of his control by the precipitance of local commanders.
Democratic governments work under the natural restraints of public opinion, which forces them to act without unnecessary precipitancy.
He expressed his dismay at the precipitancy with which this change had been introduced.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Doing things without fear or proper thought
act of bravado
bravado
carpe diem
daredevil
desperado
hotheadedly
hotheadedness
impetuosity
impetuous
impetuously
like there is/was no tomorrowidiom
precipitant
precipitate
precipitately
precipitation
rashness
reckless
trigger-happy
unafraid
with no thought for somethingidiom
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