Meaning & use
impetuous
Acting quickly on a strong feeling without thinking through the result.
See it in a sentence
In an impetuous moment, Leo volunteered to lead the event before checking his schedule.
Her impetuous decision to repaint the room left her with no time to buy enough paint.
A note on using this word
Impetuous describes a person or an action driven by sudden feeling. It often suggests that more thought would have helped.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
cautiousdeliberate
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