Impetuous
adjective
Someone who makes decisions or does things very quickly, without thinking carefully about the results.
He is young and impetuous, often making rash decisions.
Often appears as...
- impetuous decision
- impetuous behavior
adjective
Shows strong energy or emotion, powerful or rapid.
The waterfall flowed with impetuous force.
Often appears as...
- impetuous force
- impetuous passion
Usage tips
Approving
Literary
adjective
Someone who makes decisions or does things very quickly, without thinking carefully about the results.
He is young and impetuous, often making rash decisions.
Often appears as...
- impetuous decision
- impetuous behavior
adjective
Shows strong energy or emotion, powerful or rapid.
The waterfall flowed with impetuous force.
Often appears as...
- impetuous force
- impetuous passion
Usage tips
Approving
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Impulsive Flair
Impetuous suggests a lack of deliberation and hints at spontaneity that may seem exciting but imprudent.
His impetuous nature led him to invest without researching.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impression
When describing a person, 'impetuous' often carries a negative connotation, implying irresponsibility.
Her impetuous spending habits concerned her family.
Pro Tip 3/3Youthful Associations
'Impetuous' can evoke images of youthful energy and lack of experience, often outgrown over time.
The impetuous youth rushed into the fray without a plan.
Pro Tip 1/3Impulsive Flair
Impetuous suggests a lack of deliberation and hints at spontaneity that may seem exciting but imprudent.
His impetuous nature led him to invest without researching.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impression
When describing a person, 'impetuous' often carries a negative connotation, implying irresponsibility.
Her impetuous spending habits concerned her family.
Pro Tip 3/3Youthful Associations
'Impetuous' can evoke images of youthful energy and lack of experience, often outgrown over time.
The impetuous youth rushed into the fray without a plan.
Pro Tip 1/3Impulsive Flair
Impetuous suggests a lack of deliberation and hints at spontaneity that may seem exciting but imprudent.
His impetuous nature led him to invest without researching.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impression
When describing a person, 'impetuous' often carries a negative connotation, implying irresponsibility.
Her impetuous spending habits concerned her family.
Pro Tip 3/3Youthful Associations
'Impetuous' can evoke images of youthful energy and lack of experience, often outgrown over time.
The impetuous youth rushed into the fray without a plan.
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Sumo Spacesuit Challenge...
out is over ready Rogers up there in the agent I'm in good shape so this shouldn't be a contest I'm pretty positive Michaels young and impetuous hey Jonah are you gonna come at me full-on like he's gonna knock me out of the ring and
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Sumo Spacesuit Challenge...
out is over ready Rogers up there in the agent I'm in good shape so this shouldn't be a contest I'm pretty positive Michaels young and impetuous hey Jonah are you gonna come at me full-on like he's gonna knock me out of the ring and
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Quote examples
Gord Downie
Canadian Musician
As you get older, you mellow, but there's a natural propensity to watch what you say, 'cause you learn that you want more time and space to craft what you want to say because you're less likely to want to say impetuous things, or things that aren't thought-out properly.
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Charles M. Schwab
American Businessman
When I first went to work... I had over me an impetuous, hustling man. It was necessary for me to be up to the top notch to give satisfaction. I worked faster than I otherwise would have done, and to him I attribute the impetus that I acquired.
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Ellen G. White
American Writer
True love is not a strong, fiery, impetuous passion. It is, on the contrary, an element calm and deep. It looks beyond mere externals, and is attracted by qualities alone. It is wise and discriminating, and its devotion is real and abiding.
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James Wolcott
American Critic
In the Tea Party era, it is the restless conservative Republican who has become passion's plaything, the toy of impetuous romance, an erotomania only intensified by the lusting for an upstart savior.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
Like all best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.
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Thucydides
Greek Historian
Few things are brought to a successful issue by impetuous desire, but most by calm and prudent forethought.
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Petrarch
Italian Poet
The aged love what is practical while impetuous youth longs only for what is dazzling.
Quote examples
Gord Downie
Canadian Musician
As you get older, you mellow, but there's a natural propensity to watch what you say, 'cause you learn that you want more time and space to craft what you want to say because you're less likely to want to say impetuous things, or things that aren't thought-out properly.
Quote examples
Charles M. Schwab
American Businessman
When I first went to work... I had over me an impetuous, hustling man. It was necessary for me to be up to the top notch to give satisfaction. I worked faster than I otherwise would have done, and to him I attribute the impetus that I acquired.
Quote examples
Ellen G. White
American Writer
True love is not a strong, fiery, impetuous passion. It is, on the contrary, an element calm and deep. It looks beyond mere externals, and is attracted by qualities alone. It is wise and discriminating, and its devotion is real and abiding.
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James Wolcott
American Critic
In the Tea Party era, it is the restless conservative Republican who has become passion's plaything, the toy of impetuous romance, an erotomania only intensified by the lusting for an upstart savior.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
Like all best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.
Quote examples
Thucydides
Greek Historian
Few things are brought to a successful issue by impetuous desire, but most by calm and prudent forethought.
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Petrarch
Italian Poet
The aged love what is practical while impetuous youth longs only for what is dazzling.
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