precipitousness

noun

Definition of precipitousnessnext
as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed the precipitousness with which he acted would soon be a cause for regret

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Recent Examples of precipitousness Trump’s remarks, in my view, make for essential viewing, thirty-seven seconds that showcase the precipitousness of our fall as a superpower. — Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitousness
  1. hustle
  2. precipitation
  3. rush
Noun
  • The Winnetu Oceanside Resort offers a respite from the hustle and bustle with a gamut of activities that run from tennis and yoga to a ride on an antique fire truck.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • For those who take pride in their pouty lips (or their ability to talk their way out of just about anything), a swipe of lipstick and nothing else is a cool way to look put together without the hustle of actually putting yourself together.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of hustle
Noun
  • The goal was to determine whether electrostatic precipitation could offer a practical way to harvest water in one of the world’s driest regions.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Our extended winter weather forecasts emphasize temperature and precipitation deviations from averages, or normals.
    — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of precipitation
Noun
  • Traders still holding the contract faced the prospect of taking delivery of physical crude with little storage available, prompting a rush to sell.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Giants likely didn’t want to expose Jamison-Travis, a sixth-round pick this year, to the initial rush of waivers.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of rush

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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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