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im·pet·u·ous
 impetuous
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- pronunciation:
- ihm
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
sudden and impulsive.
Eloping was an impetuous decision that she later regretted.- synonyms:
- brash, ill-considered, impulsive, precipitate, rash, spontaneous
- antonyms:
- cautious, considered
- similar words:
- abrupt, capricious, headlong, imprudent, nasty, offhand, snap, sudden
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| definition 2: |
having or accompanied by great force or energy; violent.
He amplified his threat with an impetuous shake of his fist.- synonyms:
- vehement, violent
- similar words:
- forceful, rampant
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| related words: |
abandoned, blind, fickle, hasty, quick, reckless, spontaneous, thoughtless, violent |
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| derivations: |
impetuously (adv.), impetuousness (n.) |
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