impetuous

Part of speech - definition - Example (used in a sentence) 1.Adj.- of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person. 2.Adj.- having great impetus; moving with great force; violent: the impetuous winds. 3.Adj. -moving with great force; violent 4.

Synonyms: [|abrupt], [|ardent], [|eager] [|fervid], [|fierce], [|furious] going off deep end, [|hasty], headlong [|hurried], [|impassioned], [|impulsive] [|passionate], precipitant, [|precipitate] [|precipitous], [|rash], restive, rushing [|spontaneous], spur-of-the-moment, subitaneous [|sudden], [|swift], [|unbridled], [|unexpected] [|unplanned], unpremeditated, unreflecting [|unrestrained], unthinking, [|vehement] [|violent],brash,hot headed, mad cap,slap dash

Antonyms: [|calm], [|cautious], [|circumspect] [|considerate], [|reflective], [|sensible] [|thoughtful], [|wise]

Related words/other forms: im·pet·u·ous·ly im·pet·u·ous·ness

Phrases: Such **impetuous** schemes and boldness are at first sight alluring, but are difficult to handle, and in the result disastrous.

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