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   impetuous

   /ɪmˈpɛtjʊəs/

   adjective

   • 1. acting or done quickly and without thought or care: "she might live to rue this impetuous decision" Similar impulsiverashhastyoverhastyrecklessheedlessfoolhardyincautiousimprudentinjudiciousill-conceivedill-consideredunplannedunreasonedunthought-outunthinkingspontaneousimpromptuspur-of-the-momentprecipitateprecipitousheadlonghurriedrushedOpposite cautiousconsidered
   • ▪ moving forcefully or rapidly: "an impetuous but controlled flow of water" Similar torrentialpowerfulforcefulvigorousviolentragingrampantrelentlessunrestraineduncontrolledunbridledrapidfastfast-flowingrushingOpposite sluggishweak

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French impetueux, from late Latin impetuosus, from impetere ‘to attack’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. impetuosity noun
   • 2. impetuously adverb
   • 3. impetuousness noun

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   Impetuous means acting or done suddenly without much thought. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, idioms and translations.

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   Impetuous means marked by impulsive vehemence or passion, or by force and violence of movement or action. Learn the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of impetuous from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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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. having great impetus; moving with great force; violent: the impetuous winds. impetuous. / ɪmˈpɛtjʊəs; ɪmˌpɛtjʊˈɒsɪtɪ / adjective.

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   What does impetuous mean?

   • IMPETUOUS definition: 1. likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions: 2. said or…. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between precipitate and impetuous?

   • precipitate, headlong, abrupt, impetuous, sudden mean showing undue haste or unexpectedness. precipitate stresses lack of due deliberation and implies prematureness of action. headlong stresses rashness and lack of forethought. abrupt stresses curtness and a lack of warning or ceremony. impetuous stresses extreme impatience or impulsiveness.

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   What is the difference between impetuous and impulsive?

   • 2. SYNONYMS 1. eager, headlong. impetuous, impulsive both refer to persons who are hasty and precipitate in action, or to actions not preceded by thought. impetuous suggests eagerness, violence, rashness: impetuous vivacity; impetuous desire; impetuous words. impulsive emphasizes spontaneity and lack of reflection: an impulsive act of generosity.

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   What is impetuous behavior?

   • Impetuous behavior is often impulsive behavior: the impetuous among us act without thinking long and hard about the consequences of their actions. They are rash and reckless: The new monarch—the first grandchild of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert—was boastful, arrogant and impetuous.

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   Impetuous means acting or done suddenly without much thought. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

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   If you're impetuous, you act quickly and thoughtlessly when you should just take a deep breath, relax, and think about the best thing to do. Definitions of impetuous. adjective. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation. “an impetuous display of spending and gambling”.

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    4 days ago · Impetuous means acting quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful. Learn more about its word origin, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.