impetuous
adjective/ɪmˈpetʃuəs/
/ɪmˈpetʃuəs/
- acting or done quickly and without thinking carefully about the results synonym rash, impulsive
- an impetuous young woman
- an impetuous decision
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French impetueux, from late Latin impetuosus, from impetere ‘to attack’.Want to learn more?
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