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Impetuous: meaning, definitions and examples

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impetuous

 

[ ɪmˈpɛtjʊəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

acting or done quickly and without thought or care

Synonyms

hasty, impulsive, rash, reckless

Examples of usage

  • She made an impetuous decision to quit her job and move to another country.
  • His impetuous behavior often got him into trouble.
  • The impetuous driver caused a car accident due to his reckless speeding.
Context #2 | Adjective

emotion

showing sudden and forceful emotion or passion

Synonyms

fiery, passionate, spontaneous, volatile

Examples of usage

  • His impetuous declaration of love caught her by surprise.
  • Her impetuous outburst at the meeting shocked everyone.
  • The impetuous way he proposed to her left her speechless.

Translations

Translations of the word "impetuous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impetuoso

🇮🇳 अविचलित

🇩🇪 impulsiv

🇮🇩 tergesa-gesa

🇺🇦 імпульсивний

🇵🇱 impulsywny

🇯🇵 衝動的な

🇫🇷 impétueux

🇪🇸 impetuoso

🇹🇷 düşkün

🇰🇷 성급한

🇸🇦 متهور

🇨🇿 náhlý

🇸🇰 impulzívny

🇨🇳 冲动的

🇸🇮 impulziven

🇮🇸 hvatvís

🇰🇿 құштар

🇬🇪 დაუკლებელი

🇦🇿 tələsik

🇲🇽 impetuoso

Etymology

The word 'impetuous' originated from the Latin word 'impetuosus', which means 'impulsive or violent'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. The term has evolved to describe actions or emotions that are sudden, forceful, and often lacking in careful consideration. Over time, 'impetuous' has come to be associated with behaviors driven by passion, impulsiveness, or recklessness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,409, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.