most precipitate

ADJECTIVE

fast, sudden; impulsive; initial

Synonyms

WEAK

abrupt breakneck brief frantic gone off half-cocked harum-scarum hasty headlong heedless hurried ill-advised impatient impetuous indiscreet jump the gun madcap off the hip off the top of head plunging precipitant quick rapid rash reckless refractory rushing subitaneous swift unanticipated uncontrolled unexpected unforeseen violent willful without warning

Antonyms

WEAK

careful cautious slow

Example Sentences

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Of all the strategic fields on which to wage war against Bull Meecham, the automobile was the most precipitate.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

They retreated farther into the wilderness in the most precipitate confusion.

From King Philip Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

The most precipitate ardour will, in time, be taught the necessity of methodical gradation, and preparatory measures; and the most daring confidence be convinced, that neither merit nor abilities can command events.

From The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant by Moore, John Hamilton

I have never better appreciated the incomparable sure-footedness of camels in the most precipitate places.

From Atlantida by Benôit, Pierre

He was one of the most precipitate among those who fled back to Washington.

From Lincoln; An Account of his Personal Life, Especially of its Springs of Action as Revealed and Deepened by the Ordeal of War by Stephenson, Nathaniel W. (Nathaniel Wright)