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impetuous Definition


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impetuous
adj
    1. Acting or done hurriedly and without thinking; rash.
      Thesaurus: impulsive, spontaneous, hasty, rash, precipitate, reckless, eager, unrestrained; Antonym: prudent, circumspect.
    2. Moving or acting forcefully or with great energy.
Derivative: impetuosity
noun
    Derivative: impetuously
    adverb
      Etymology: 14c: from Latin impetuosus, from impetus attack or force.



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