Associations to the word «Impetuous»

Wiktionary

IMPETUOUS, adjective. Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
IMPETUOUS, adjective. Characterized by sudden and violent force.

Dictionary definition

IMPETUOUS, adjective. 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).
IMPETUOUS, adjective. Marked by violent force; "impetuous heaving waves".

Wise words

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