impetuous
Origin of impetuous
1synonym study For impetuous
Other words for impetuous
Opposites for impetuous
Other words from impetuous
- im·pet·u·ous·ly, adverb
- im·pet·u·ous·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with impetuous
- impetuous , impulsive (see synonym study at the current entry)
Words Nearby impetuous
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How to use impetuous in a sentence
The Spencers are a very hot headed, impetuous family with a lot of swashbuckling drama.
Tina Brown Breaks Down the Biggest Royal Family Revelations From Her New Book | Charlie Campbell / London | April 25, 2022 | TimeAccording to the Madman Theory in international relations, a leader who is seen as impetuous, even unhinged, can coerce an adversary into concessions.
It’s Not Irrational to Party Like It’s 1999 - Issue 108: Change | Steven Pinker | November 17, 2021 | NautilusIn Lowery’s film, Gawain is young, impetuous, prone to carousing, and ashamed of how little of his life has been spent on bold and brave exploits.
The Green Knight is glorious and a little baffling. Let’s untangle it. | Alissa Wilkinson | July 30, 2021 | VoxYou see where you were more impetuous, where you might have overreacted to certain things.
All Eyes on Anjelica Huston: The Legendary Actress on Love, Abuse, and Jack Nicholson | Alex Suskind | November 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe 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 | THE 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 | THE DAILY BEASTReferring to his numerous divorces, he writes, "I was young, impetuous, and lonely."
It was a kind of incredible performance, half on earth and half in the air: it rushed with such impetuous momentum.
The Wave | Algernon Blackwood"You have been placed under arrest by order of the Ministry," replied Bézard, speaking in his quick, impetuous way.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le QueuxOh, those Camford conversations—how impetuous, how interesting, how thoroughly hearty and unconventional they were!
Julian Home | Dean Frederic W. FarrarA rush of impetuous words followed by the collapse of his father's form upon the pillow showed that the examination was over.
The Circular Study | Anna Katharine GreenIt was an exciting moment as that great bulk came on, its tons of sodden wood backed by the impetuous forces of the torrent.
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail | Arthur R. Thompson
British Dictionary definitions for impetuous
/ (ɪmˈpɛtjʊəs) /
liable to act without consideration; rash; impulsive
resulting from or characterized by rashness or haste
poetic moving with great force or violence; rushing: the impetuous stream hurtled down the valley
Origin of impetuous
1Derived forms of impetuous
- impetuously, adverb
- impetuousness or impetuosity (ɪmˌpɛtjʊˈɒsɪtɪ), noun
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