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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

   Scrabble Points: 13

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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. 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.

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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.

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

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   impetuous suggests eagerness, violence, rashness: impetuous vivacity; impetuous desire; impetuous words. impulsive emphasizes spontaneity and lack of reflection: an impulsive act of generosity. ANTONYMS 1. planned, careful.