impetuous (Meaning)

Wordnet

impetuous (s)

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

marked by violent force

Webster

impetuous (a.)

Rushing with force and violence; moving with impetus; furious; forcible; violent; as, an impetuous wind; an impetuous torrent.

Vehement in feeling; hasty; passionate; violent; as, a man of impetuous temper.

Synonyms & Antonyms of impetuous

impetuous Sentence Examples

  1. The impetuous teenager charged into the fray without considering the consequences.
  2. Her brother's impetuous nature often led to reckless and impulsive actions.
  3. The company's impetuous decision to expand too quickly resulted in financial ruin.
  4. The impetuous youth, driven by passion, pursued his dreams with unwavering determination.
  5. His impetuous comments, born out of anger, escalated the situation into an argument.
  6. The impetuous driver sped through the intersection, narrowly missing a pedestrian.
  7. The impetuous lover confessed her affections recklessly, overwhelming her object of desire.
  8. The politician's impetuous promises made during the election campaign proved difficult to fulfill.
  9. The impetuous athlete jumped into the deep end of the pool without checking the water depth.
  10. The impetuous and reckless nature of the storm caused widespread damage and destruction.

FAQs About the word impetuous

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation, marked by violent forceRushing with force and violence; moving with impetus; furious; forcible

impulsive, adventurous, fearless, overconfident, thoughtless, incautious, hotheaded, heroic, heroical, dauntless

heedful, prudent,cautious, timid, unadventurous, careful, careful, timid, prudent, diffident

The impetuous teenager charged into the fray without considering the consequences.

Her brother's impetuous nature often led to reckless and impulsive actions.

The company's impetuous decision to expand too quickly resulted in financial ruin.

The impetuous youth, driven by passion, pursued his dreams with unwavering determination.