impetuous
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive.
impetuousness
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a word derived from
impetuous.
Example Sentences
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Despite Musk’s impetuousness and his open hostility toward journalists, Isaacson said the unpredictable billionaire never backtracked on allowing him unfettered reporting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
In a Trompowsky, the impetuousness of youth costs Carlsen after 12.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
His impetuousness will trap him in more ways than one by the time the day is over.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 1, 2020
Miranda is model-gorgeous but dressed carelessly; her demeanor is a mix of wryness, impetuousness, and tenderness.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 21, 2019
He realized that the caress meant nothing: that it was merely a kiss of gratitude, a sudden outburst of feeling on the part of a mother expressing her emotion with unusual impetuousness.
From The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) by Vicente Blasco Ib??ez
