precipitous
/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
adjective
- Very steep, like a cliff or a sharp drop.
- The hikers stopped at the edge of a precipitous canyon.
- The castle was built on a precipitous hill overlooking the valley.
- A precipitous slope made the climb dangerous for the inexperienced team.
- Done very quickly and without enough thought; sudden and dramatic.
- The stock market saw a precipitous drop after the unexpected news.
- The company made a precipitous decision to close the factory, shocking the workers.
- Her precipitous resignation left her colleagues scrambling to cover her projects.
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