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Impetuousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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impetuousness

 

[ ɪmˈpɛtjʊəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in behavior

The quality of being impulsive or rash, often leading to hasty decisions or actions.

Synonyms

heedlessness, impulsiveness, recklessness

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her impetuousness, always acting on her instincts without thinking things through.
  • His impetuousness often got him into trouble, as he would act first and think later.
Context #2 | Noun

in nature

The state of being characterized by sudden or violent force or energy.

Synonyms

energy, force, violence

Examples of usage

  • The impetuousness of the storm caused widespread damage to the area.
  • His speech was marked by an impetuousness that captivated the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "impetuousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impetuosidade

🇮🇳 उतावलेपन

🇩🇪 Unbesonnenheit

🇮🇩 kecerobohan

🇺🇦 імпульсивність

🇵🇱 impulsywność

🇯🇵 衝動性

🇫🇷 impétuosité

🇪🇸 impetuosidad

🇹🇷 düşüncesizlik

🇰🇷 성급함

🇸🇦 تهور

🇨🇿 zbrklost

🇸🇰 neuváženosť

🇨🇳 冲动

🇸🇮 nepremišljenost

🇮🇸 hvatvísi

🇰🇿 ұшқалақтық

🇬🇪 გულგაშვებულობა

🇦🇿 tələsiklik

🇲🇽 impetuosidad

Etymology

The word 'impetuousness' has its origins in the Latin word 'impetuosus', which means 'violent, rapid'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century and has since been used to describe the quality of being impulsive or characterized by sudden force. The term is often associated with actions or decisions made without careful consideration, reflecting a sense of urgency or intensity.

See also: impetuosity, impetuously.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,905, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.