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precipitous

/pɹɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
adjective
  1. Steep, like a precipice

    "a precipitous cliff"

  2. Headlong

    "a precipitous fall"

  3. Hasty; rash; quick; sudden

    "precipitous attempts"

Synonymsheedless, hotheaded, impetuous, headlong, precipitant, precipitous

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