Meaning & use
Impetuosity
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The quality of acting or speaking suddenly and without careful thought.
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His impetuosity often led him to make decisions he later regretted.
Youthful impetuosity drove her to quit her job on a whim.
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The noun form of 'impetuous,' from Latin 'impetus,' meaning a forceful rush or attack.
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