Definition

The quality or state of acting quickly and without careful thought.

Example

His precipitateness in making decisions often led to mistakes.

Conversation

I think sometimes we act with too much precipitateness when making decisions.

Yeah, I totally agree. It’s like we rush into things without thinking them through.

Exactly! I've noticed it leads to mistakes we could easily avoid.

For sure. Taking a moment to pause could really help us out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Precipitateness → It is formed from "praecipitare" (meaning to throw down) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality of being hasty or rash, as if one is thrown down into action without careful thought.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'thrown down' ('praecipitare') into a situation without thinking — that's why precipitateness means acting hastily.

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