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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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   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.

3. 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.

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

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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. He was young and impetuous. He tended to react in a heated and impetuous way.

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. of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action or emotion. 2. moving with great force; violent: impetuous winds. im•pet′u•ous•ness, n.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › impetuousImpetuous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

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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.

9. 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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishimpetuous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    acting or done quickly and without thinking carefully about the results synonym rash, impulsive. Definition of impetuous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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.