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impetuous
acting suddenly on impulse, without thought of consequences
Synonyms
- impulsive
- rash
- hasty
Antonyms
impetuous in a sentence
His impetuous decision to quit cost him a year of progress.
His impetuous decision to quit cost him a year of progress.
Where it comes from
From Latin impetus 'attack, force'
Memory hook
IMPETUOUS — IMP-impulse, instant action.
Read it in context
- The Speaking Ground Arts