impetuous

[ im-pech-oo-uhs ]

/ ɪmˈpɛtʃ u əs /

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adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person.

having great impetus; moving with great force; violent: the impetuous winds.

Origin of impetuous

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin impetuōsus, equivalent to Latin impetu(s) “an attack” + -ōsus adjective suffix; see origin at impetus, -ous

SYNONYMS FOR impetuous

1 eager, headlong.

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ANTONYMS FOR impetuous

1 planned, careful.

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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, noun

WORDS 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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Example sentences from the Web for impetuous

The old Kaiser Franz Joseph, faithful and hardworking, was the obverse of the feckless and impetuous German kaiser.
Before the Fall: What Did the World Look Like in 1913?|Jacob Heilbrunn|June 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Zakir is a fearless and impetuous fighter, a former Guantanamo prisoner who earned a reputation for brutality on the battlefield.
Afghanistan: Will the Taliban Destroy Itself?|Sami Yousafzai|December 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Referring to his numerous divorces, he writes, "I was young, impetuous, and lonely."
The Daily Beast Recommends|The Daily Beast|May 19, 2009|DAILY BEAST
We now turned up to breast its impetuous current which swept proudly along by us in foaming eddies.
Gleanings by the Way|John A. Clark

He ran off in his boyish, impetuous fashion, and Seton watched him, smiling quietly.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
The music quickens with an impetuous phrase, which seems to define the first joyous thrill of passion in the youthful hero.
The Complete Opera Book|Gustav Kobb
By that time a crowd of impetuous boys had armed themselves and were running down the hill on our side to join the Confederates.
Memories|Fannie A. (Mrs.) Beers
Surrey, impetuous as usual, rushed to the window to address the mob.
The White Rose of Langley|Emily Sarah Holt

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), noun

Word Origin for impetuous

C14: from Late Latin impetuōsus violent; see impetus

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单词	impetuous
释义	impetuous [ im-pech-oo-uhs ] / ɪmˈpɛtʃ u əs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR impetuous ON THESAURUS.COM adjective of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person. having great impetus; moving with great force; violent: the impetuous winds. Origin of impetuous First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin impetuōsus, equivalent to Latin impetu(s) “an attack” + -ōsus adjective suffix; see origin at impetus, -ous SYNONYMS FOR impetuous 1 eager, headlong. SEE SYNONYMS FOR impetuous ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR impetuous 1 planned, careful. SEE ANTONYMS FOR impetuous ON THESAURUS.COM 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, noun WORDS 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 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for impetuous The old Kaiser Franz Joseph, faithful and hardworking, was the obverse of the feckless and impetuous German kaiser. Before the Fall: What Did the World Look Like in 1913?\|Jacob Heilbrunn\|June 9, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Zakir is a fearless and impetuous fighter, a former Guantanamo prisoner who earned a reputation for brutality on the battlefield. Afghanistan: Will the Taliban Destroy Itself?\|Sami Yousafzai\|December 17, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Referring to his numerous divorces, he writes, "I was young, impetuous, and lonely." The Daily Beast Recommends\|The Daily Beast\|May 19, 2009\|DAILY BEAST We now turned up to breast its impetuous current which swept proudly along by us in foaming eddies. Gleanings by the Way\|John A. Clark He ran off in his boyish, impetuous fashion, and Seton watched him, smiling quietly. Dope\|Sax Rohmer The music quickens with an impetuous phrase, which seems to define the first joyous thrill of passion in the youthful hero. The Complete Opera Book\|Gustav Kobb By that time a crowd of impetuous boys had armed themselves and were running down the hill on our side to join the Confederates. Memories\|Fannie A. (Mrs.) Beers Surrey, impetuous as usual, rushed to the window to address the mob. The White Rose of Langley\|Emily Sarah Holt 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), noun Word Origin for impetuous C14: from Late Latin impetuōsus violent; see impetus Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to impetuous Words That Every Aries Should KnowTurbulent Aries is the perfect sign to usher in spring, a time of rebirth, change, and growth. Here are some fiery words for the fired-up Aries in your life. READ MORE Words related to impetuous ardent, impulsive, abrupt, eager, fervid, fierce, furious, hasty, headlong, hurried, impassioned, passionate, precipitate, precipitous, rash, restive, rushing, spontaneous, sudden, swift
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impetuous

adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for impetuous

adjective

Derived forms of impetuous

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