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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPETUOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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   The meaning of IMPETUOUS is marked by impulsive vehemence or passion. How to use impetuous in a sentence. Did you know? What, and Who, Gets Described as Impetuous Synonym Discussion of Impetuous.

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

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   1. moving with great force or violence; having great impetus; rushing; furious. impetuous winds. 2. acting or done suddenly with little thought; rash; impulsive. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈsudden.

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

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

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

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   1. liable to act without consideration; rash; impulsive. 2. resulting from or characterized by rashness or haste. 3. poetic moving with great force or violence; rushing: the impetuous stream hurtled down the valley. [C14: from Late Latin impetuōsus violent; see impetus] imˈpetuously adv. imˈpetuousness, impetuosity n.

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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.

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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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionimpetuous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of impetuous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryIMPETUOUS definition in American English - Collins Online...

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    If you describe someone as impetuous, you mean that they are likely to act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › impetuous_adjimpetuous, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective impetuous. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.