Which adjective means hasty or rash?

Which adjective means hasty or rash?

• A. Inconsiderate
• B. Precipitous
• C. Cautious
• D. Measured

Answer: (B)

The idea here is to find an adjective that specifically describes acting without enough thought or planning. Precipitous means done quickly and without sufficient deliberation, often with a sense of risk or recklessness. That exact sense—hasty or rash—is why it fits this description best. Inconsiderate focuses on not considering others’ feelings or needs, not the speed of action. Cautious means careful and avoiding risk, the opposite of rash. Measured implies deliberate, restrained action, also not hasty. So the word that most directly conveys a quick, ill‑considered move is precipitous.

The idea here is to find an adjective that specifically describes acting without enough thought or planning. Precipitous means done quickly and without sufficient deliberation, often with a sense of risk or recklessness. That exact sense—hasty or rash—is why it fits this description best.

Inconsiderate focuses on not considering others’ feelings or needs, not the speed of action. Cautious means careful and avoiding risk, the opposite of rash. Measured implies deliberate, restrained action, also not hasty. So the word that most directly conveys a quick, ill‑considered move is precipitous.