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IMPETUOUS definition: 1. likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions: 2. said or…. Learn more.
1. : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion. an impetuous temperament. 2. : marked by force and violence of movement or action. an impetuous wind. impetuously adverb. impetuousness noun. Did you know? When we borrowed impetuous in the late 14th century, we used it of people and their actions.
Some common synonyms of impetuous are abrupt, headlong, precipitate, and sudden. While all these words mean "showing undue haste or unexpectedness," impetuous stresses extreme impatience or impulsiveness. an impetuous lover proposing marriage.
Someone impetuous acts too hastily or carelessly. Hotheaded, impulsive folks are impetuous. If you're a careful person who thinks everything through and doesn't act rashly, then you're not very impetuous. Impetuous has to do with doing things on the spur of the moment — and not good things.
of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person. Synonyms: headlong, eager. Antonyms: careful, planned.
adjective. These are words and phrases related to impetuous. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of impetuous. The impetuous man is constantly falling in love. Inviting everyone to spend the weekend was an impetuous move. Synonyms. rash. impulsive. hasty. headlong. precipitate. abrupt. unpremeditated.
If you describe someone as impetuous, you mean that they are likely to act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful.
IMPETUOUS meaning: 1. likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions: 2. said or…. Learn more.
Definition of impetuous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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 impetus] imˈpetuously adv. imˈpetuousness, impetuosity n.
