Synonyms of precipitation

precipitation

noun

pri-ˌsi-pə-ˈtā-shən 

as in hustle

excited and often showy or disorderly speed

I fear that I may have acted with some precipitation on this matter, so I would like to reconsider

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hustle
• precipitousness
• haste
• rush
• scramble
• hastiness
• speed
• hurry
• velocity
• bustle
• dash
• stir
• expedition
• rapidity
• flutter
• stampede
• scuttle
• flurry
• impulsivity
• impulsiveness
• quickness
• swiftness
• impetuosity
• promptness
• celerity
• beeline
• scurry
• dispatch
• rashness
• promptitude
• impetuousness
• hotheadedness
• expeditiousness
• rapidness
• whirl
• fleetness
• fastness
• speediness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deliberation
• slowness
• deliberateness
• procrastination
• lateness
• lethargy
• inertia
• inaction
• dilatoriness
• sluggishness
• torpor
• languor
• pokiness
• inactivity
• dormancy
• leisureliness
• inertness
• quiescence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precipitation

The weather service also predicts an above-normal chance for precipitation over the next few days and for the month, though that will be primarily rain until at least early next week. —Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026

There’s a 20% chance of precipitation on Wednesday night, according to the forecast. —Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026

There is some uncertainty with the amount and location of precipitation with that storm Tuesday. —Joseph Dames, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026

Chance of precipitation is 10%. —Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026