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precipitous action

[prɪˈsɪpɪtəs ˈækʃən]
noun phrasepl: precipitous actions
ação precipitada
1. hasty or reckless action taken without careful consideration or planning
The company's precipitous action to lay off half its workforce caused widespread panic.
A ação precipitada da empresa de demitir metade de sua força de trabalho causou pânico generalizado.
2. sudden or abrupt action that may have serious consequences
His precipitous action to resign without another job lined up was a mistake.
Sua ação precipitada de renunciar sem ter outro emprego foi um erro.
Synonyms
rash actionhasty actionimpulsive actionheadlong actionill-considered action
Antonyms
deliberate actionmeasured actioncareful actioncautious actionthoughtful action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ação precipitada
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ação precipitada
standard usage
São Paulo
ação precipitada
standard usage, may also use 'atitude precipitada'
Portugal
ação precipitada
standard usage, formal contexts preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

to rush into action
to jump the gun
to act without thinking
to shoot from the hip
to leap before you look
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