precipitancy
Example Sentences
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English papers opined that French "precipitancy" had blighted the Danubian Union's chances of success. at the outset, but that British "deliberate action" might yet reconcile everyone.
From Time Magazine Archive
Juggernaut became conscious of a distinctly more lenient attitude towards the Rector's precipitancy.
From A Safety Match by Hay, Ian
At the best there was much in his rash precipitancy to displease the proud old baronet, though he should be found willing to forgive the mésalliance he had made.
From Norston's Rest by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)
I shall represent to her all kinds of reasons for precipitancy and secrecy—temporary secrecy.
From At Large by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
There is no doubt that the former adventurers failed from precipitancy.
From The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad by Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick)
