Word Frequency
impetuous (ɪmˈpɛtjʊəs
)
Definitions
adjective
- liable to act without consideration; rash; impulsive
- resulting from or characterized by rashness or haste
- (poetic) moving with great force or violence; rushing ⇒
the impetuous stream hurtled down the valley
Derived Forms
imˈpetuously adverbimˈpetuousness, impetuosity (ɪmˌpɛtjʊˈɒsɪtɪ
) noun
) nounWord Origin
C14: from Late Latin impetuōsus violent; see impetusSynonyms
View thesaurus entry = rash, hasty, impulsive, violent, furious, fierce, eager, passionate, spontaneous, precipitate, ardent, impassioned, headlong, unplanned, unbridled, vehement, unrestrained, spur-of-the-moment, unthinking, unpremeditated, unreflecting,
Example Sentences Including 'impetuous'
David Seaman, in particular, looked sluggish for both of the goals, Adams did not appear fit and Gareth Southgate was unusually impetuous.Independent (1998)
MARI is as impetuous and full of bluster as Cynthia in Secrets and Lies was timid and nervous.Misc (1999)
The field of battle was heaped with the dead; and yet the attacks grew more impetuous , and the resistance more obstinate.WATERLOO: Napoleon's Last Gamble (2005)
The genres changed but the music, like the singer, is the s me: perky, impetuous , from the soul.India Today (1998)
The leads were all strong but special mention must go to Rachel Bingham's impetuous Annie and Adam Pearce's menacing, pathetic Jud Fry.Belfast Telegraph (2002)
Those trills, those impetuous eddies of notes --- that's me.LOVE YOU MADLY (2002)
You know how Tara hates rows, she's too impetuous to cope with them and every argument is like WW2 to her.JUST BETWEEN US (2002)
`I'm the older, more mature party, saving you from impetuous behaviour.The Scar
``If you don't have it you're less inclined to play that impetuous shot, but it can help you seize the moment.Australian News Misc (2004)
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