precipitous Sentence Examples
- 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.
precipitous Meaning
precipitous (s)
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
extremely steep
Synonyms & Antonyms of precipitous
Synonyms:
- spontaneous
- gadarene
- drive-by
- swift
- flying
- makeshift
- impetuous
- cursory
- pell-mell
- breathtaking
- helter-skelter
- quick
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word precipitous
done with very great haste and without due deliberation, extremely steep
precipitate, reckless, rash, rushed, sudden, impulsive,hurried, hasty, abrupt, rapid
unhurried, prolonged, calculated, prolonged, calculated, unhurried, deliberate,deliberate, hesitant, foresighted
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.
