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impetuous

1 of 1adjective
/ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/
Forms:more impetuous,most impetuous
1

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

  • His impetuous decision to move to a new city without a job lined up worried his friends and family.
  • She made an impetuous purchase of a luxury car, which she later regretted due to its high maintenance costs.
  • The impetuous adventurer set out on a dangerous journey without proper preparation or planning.
  • His impetuous interruption during the meeting disrupted the flow of the discussion and annoyed his colleagues.
  • The impetuous teenager decided to skip school for a road trip, facing consequences from both parents and teachers.
Synonyms:
rashwhimsicalbrainishmadcaptearaway(a)impulsivespontaneoushotheaded
2

moving with intense force

  • The impetuous waves crashed against the rocky shoreline, sending sprays of water into the air.
  • The river became impetuous after the heavy rains, sweeping away everything in its path.
  • Impetuous winds howling through the canyon made it nearly impossible for the hikers to stand upright.
  • The impetuous currents of the flood will likely destroy the bridges along the riverbanks.
  • The storm clouds gathered quickly, unleashing impetuous winds that tore through the trees.