impetuous
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1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French < Late Latin impetuōsus, equivalent to Latin impetu(s) impetus + -ōsus -ous
1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French < Late Latin impetuōsus, equivalent to Latin impetu(s) impetus + -ōsus -ous
Related forms
im·pet·u·ous·ly, adverb
im·pet·u·ous·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. eager, headlong. 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.
1. eager, headlong. 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.
Antonyms
1. planned, careful.
1. planned, careful.
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impetuous (ɪmˈpɛtjʊəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | liable to act without consideration; rash; impulsive |
| 2. | resulting from or characterized by rashness or haste |
| 3. | poetic moving with great force or violence; rushing: the impetuous stream hurtled down the valley |
| [C14: from Late Latin impetuōsus violent; see | |
| im'petuously | |
| —adv | |
| im'petuousness | |
| —n | |
| impetuosity | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
impetuous
c.1489, from M.Fr. impétueux (13c.), from L.L. impetuosus "impetuous, violent," from L. impetus "attack" (see impetus).
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Example sentences
Student did exhibit impetuous behavior without thinking about the possible consequences.
The eager and ardent pledge to satisfy an impetuous desire was not his method.
He noted that this was the impetuous behind the agreement.
His choices are flashy, impetuous and never less than interesting.
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