Impetuous (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; "a hotheaded decision"; "liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers"; "an impetuous display of spending and gambling"; "madcap escapades"; (`brainish' is archaic).

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Usages

• Archaism
• Archaicism

Synonyms

• Madcap
• Impulsive
• Tearaway
• Brainish
• Hotheaded

Related Words

• Impetuousness (noun)
• Impetuosity (noun)

Meaning ²

Marked by violent force; "impetuous heaving waves".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The boxer's impetuous rush of punches left his opponent stumbling backward.
• The fans gave the rockstar an impetuous welcome, screaming and rushing the stage.
• The hikers struggled to stay upright in the face of the wind's impetuous gusts.
• The waves crashed against the shore with impetuous fury, eroding the sand and rocks.
• The young driver's impetuous behavior behind the wheel put everyone on the road at risk.