impetuous — acting or done quickly and without thought or care
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: acting or done quickly and without thought or care
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpetʃuəs/
Example Sentences
- Romeo's impetuous love led him to marry Juliet after knowing her for just one day.
- My impetuous friend bought a llama online at 3 AM because it looked 'super fluffy' in the photo.
- The CEO's impetuous tweet caused the company's stock to plummet overnight.
impetuous
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈpetʃuəs/]
acting or done quickly and without thought or care
His impetuous decision to jump into the river nearly got him into trouble.
His impetuous actions ignored careful judgment. (⚡ Impulse + 🧠 No Thinking → Impetuous)
The impetuous athlete learned to become meticulous and eventually emerged victorious.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'impetuosus', derived from 'impetus' meaning 'attack' or 'assault', which comes from 'impetere' (to rush at or assail), formed from 'in-' (toward) + 'petere' (to seek or rush).
Breakdown
in- (toward) + petere (to rush/seek) + -ous (adjective suffix) = impetuous (characterized by rushing or attacking without thought)
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📝Examples
“Romeo's impetuous love led him to marry Juliet after knowing her for just one day.”
“My impetuous friend bought a llama online at 3 AM because it looked 'super fluffy' in the photo.”
“The CEO's impetuous tweet caused the company's stock to plummet overnight.”
“She regretted her impetuous decision to dye her hair bright pink the night before her job interview.”
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