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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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   Impetuous definition: of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive. See examples of IMPETUOUS used in a sentence.

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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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   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.

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