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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › impetuousImpetuous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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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   Impetuous means acting or done suddenly without much thought. See the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, antonyms and usage examples of impetuous from the Cambridge 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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPETUOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPETUOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Impetuous means acting quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful. It can also mean moving with great force or violence. See the word frequency, origin, and usage in sentences from various sources.

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   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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › impetuousImpetuous - definition of impetuous by The Free Dictionary

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   Impetuous means acting or done quickly with little or inadequate thought, or having or marked by violent force. Find synonyms, translations, examples and usage notes for impetuous and related words.