precipitately

[/prɪˈsɪpɪtətli/]
adverb
precipitadamente
1. In a hasty or rash manner; with excessive speed or without due consideration
He precipitately decided to quit his job without another offer lined up.
Ele precipitadamente decidiu sair de seu emprego sem ter outra oferta garantida.
2. Suddenly and abruptly; in a steep or headlong manner
The cliff dropped precipitately into the sea.
O penhasco descia precipitadamente para o mar.
3. With undue haste; rashly
Don't act precipitately; think through the consequences first.
Não aja precipitadamente; pense nas consequências primeiro.
This adverb is more commonly used in formal or literary English contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'precipitadamente' maintains similar formality levels. The word reflects cautionary cultural attitudes toward hasty decisions in both Anglo-American and Portuguese-speaking business environments.
NYC Slang
without thinking twice; on the fly; ASAP manner
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hastilyrashlyabruptlyhurriedlyimpulsivelyrecklessly
Antonyms / Antônimos
carefullycautiouslydeliberatelygraduallyslowlythoughtfully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
precipitadamente
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
precipitadamente
Common in business and formal speech
Rio de Janeiro
precipitadamente
Used in both formal and colloquial speech
Portugal
precipitadamente
Standard European Portuguese equivalent; sometimes 'de forma precipitada'

Related Words

precipitateprecipitationprecipitousprecipitousnesshasterashness

Related Idioms & Phrases

rush into something
jump the gun
act in haste, repent in leisure
throw caution to the wind
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