1. to make a decision quickly and without careful thought or consideration of consequences
He decided rashly to quit his job without having another one lined up.
Ele decidiu precipitadamente sair de seu trabalho sem ter outro já arranjado.
2. to choose a course of action impulsively, often based on emotion rather than reason
She decided rashly to move to another city after a single bad day.
Ela decidiu precipitadamente mudar para outra cidade após um único dia ruim.