impetuous
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive.
impetuously
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a word derived from
impetuous.
Example Sentences
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After looking around for only 20 minutes, Ron impetuously bought the place.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2019
“Science without communication is nothing,” Crowther says impetuously.
From Nature ● Sep. 19, 2019
Gillers of NYU said Randolph “acted impetuously and inappropriately” and displayed a “lack of judicial temperament. Sullivan did absolutely nothing wrong” in forwarding the invitation.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 15, 2019
But Mr. Noseda led such a lean, clear-textured and impetuously spirited account that the symphony seemed more like Schubert’s most adventurous piece.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2019
They were all unusually hungry, having waited nearly an hour, and for a minute no one spoke, only a minute, for Jo exclaimed impetuously, “I’m so glad you came before we began!”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
