Meaning
hasty, rash, rushed
- Characterized by excessive speed and poor forethought; rash, ill-considered.
- Rapid and uncontrolled (e.g. a retreat, flight, or descent).
In a sentence
Una scelta così precipitosa potrebbe causare seri problemi finanziari.
Such a hasty choice could cause serious financial problems.
Non credi che la tua conclusione sia stata un po' troppo precipitosa?
Don't you think your conclusion was a bit too hasty?
I soldati non organizzarono una fuga precipitosa, ma si ritirarono con calma.
The soldiers did not make a hasty retreat, but withdrew calmly.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| precipitoso | masculine · singular |
| precipitosa | feminine · singular |
| precipitosi | masculine · plural |
| precipitose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Differs from 'rapido' in having a negative connotation of thoughtlessness.
- Often modifies nouns like 'decisione', 'conclusione', or 'fuga'.