PRECIPITANT Antonyms

• showing careful forethought

• people who are fearful and cautious

• avoiding excess

• showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

• carefully thought out in advance

• unhurried and with care and dignity

• characterized by conscious design or purpose

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

• proceeding in small stages

• (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt

• (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

• characterized by method and orderliness

• not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

• at a slow tempo

• (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• showing a time that is earlier than the actual time

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of business) not active or brisk

• lose velocity; move more slowly

• become slow or slower

• cause to proceed more slowly

• exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

• having intellectual depth

• characterized by solemn, sincere manner

• considerate of the feelings or well-being of others