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impetuous
[ im-pech-oo-uhs ]
/ ɪmˈpɛtʃ u əs /
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adjective
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Origin of impetuous
synonym study for impetuous
1. Impetuous, impulsive both refer to persons who are hasty and precipitate in action, or to actions not preceded by thought. Impetuous suggests eagerness, violence, rashness: impetuous vivacity; impetuous desire; impetuous words. Impulsive emphasizes spontaneity and lack of reflection: an impulsive act of generosity.
OTHER WORDS FROM impetuous
im·pet·u·ous·ly, adverbim·pet·u·ous·ness, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH impetuous
impetuous , impulsive (see synonym study at the current entry)Words nearby impetuous
impetigo herpetiformis, impetigo neonatorum, impetigo vulgaris, impetrate, impetuosity, impetuous, impetus, impf., imp. gal., Imphal, impi
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How to use impetuous in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for impetuous
impetuous
/ (ɪmˈpɛtjʊəs) /
adjective
liable to act without consideration; rash; impulsive
resulting from or characterized by rashness or haste
poetic moving with great force or violence; rushingthe impetuous stream hurtled down the valley
Derived forms of impetuous
impetuously, adverbimpetuousness or impetuosity (ɪmˌpɛtjʊˈɒsɪtɪ), nounWord Origin for impetuous
C14: from Late Latin impetuōsus violent; see impetus
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