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of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person. Synonyms: headlong, eager. Antonyms: careful, planned.
1. : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion. an impetuous temperament. 2. : marked by force and violence of movement or action. an impetuous wind. impetuously adverb. impetuousness noun. Did you know? When we borrowed impetuous in the late 14th century, we used it of people and their actions.
IMPETUOUS definition: 1. likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions: 2. said or…. Learn more.
Someone impetuous acts too hastily or carelessly. Hotheaded, impulsive folks are impetuous. If you're a careful person who thinks everything through and doesn't act rashly, then you're not very impetuous. Impetuous has to do with doing things on the spur of the moment — and not good things.
If you describe someone as impetuous, you mean that they are likely to act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful. He was young and impetuous. He tended to react in a heated and impetuous way.
impetuous. adjective. uk / ɪmˈpetʃuəs / us. Add to word list. done or acting quickly and without thinking carefully: an impetuous outburst.
IMPETUOUS meaning: 1. likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions: 2. said or…. Learn more.
