precipitous (Meaning)

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precipitous (s)

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

extremely steep

The precipitous mountain slope required expert climbers to ascend safely.
The stock market's precipitous decline triggered panic among investors.
The riverbank eroded at a precipitous rate, threatening the nearby homes.
The government faced precipitous backlash after the controversial law was passed.
The CEO's precipitous decision to sell the company shocked shareholders.
The precipitous increase in tuition fees made it difficult for students to afford a college education.
The weather forecast predicted precipitous rainfall, prompting flood warnings.
The precipitous loss of habitat forced endangered species to the brink of extinction.
The precipitous rise in crime rate led to increased community concern.
The patient's precipitous recovery surprised the medical team, who had expected a longer rehabilitation process.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation, extremely steep

sudden, impulsive, overhasty, reckless, hasty, rapid, abrupt, precipitate,hurried, rushed

prolonged, unhurried, calculated, calculated, prolonged, deliberate, unhurried,deliberate, hesitant, leisurely

The precipitous mountain slope required expert climbers to ascend safely.

The stock market's precipitous decline triggered panic among investors.

The riverbank eroded at a precipitous rate, threatening the nearby homes.

The government faced precipitous backlash after the controversial law was passed.