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Impetuous

Verb / ˌɪˈmpetʃwʌs / Another word for impetuous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Impetuous means acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

Synonyms & similar words

impulsive madcap brainish hotheaded tearaway rash reckless hasty impulsive precipitate careless thoughtless headlong unthinking heedless spontaneous unpremeditated uninhibited unbridled uncontrolled unrestrained wild crazy madcap frenzied

Example sentences

  1. The impetuous horse ran off without its rider.
  2. The impetuous child grabbed the hot pan without using a potholder.
  3. The impetuous driver swerved into the other lane without checking for oncoming traffic.
  4. The impetuous decision to quit his job caused him financial problems.
  5. The impetuous purchase of a new car put him in debt.

Quotes

  • An impetuous person, one who is capable of doing both good and bad, is always a beloved of God.
  • An impetuous disposition is incapable of reflection, and therefore continues to commit the same faults over and over again.
  • Impetuous, forcible love, such as the sun's rays, exercises the greatest power over the heart.

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