impetuous

The definition of impetuous is something that moves with a lot of force or done with little thought.

(adjective)

  1. An example of impetuous is a bulldozer.
  2. An example of impetuous is a person jumping onto a moving train.

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See impetuous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. moving with great force or violence; having great impetus; rushing; furious: impetuous winds
  2. acting or done suddenly with little thought; rash; impulsive

Origin: ME impetuouse < OFr impetueuse < L impetuosus < impetus: see impetus

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See impetuous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion; impulsive and passionate.
  2. Having or marked by violent force: impetuous, heaving waves.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, violent

Origin: , from Old French impetueux

Origin: , from Late Latin impetuōsus

Origin: , from Latin impetus, impetus; see impetus

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Related Forms:

  • im·petˈu·ous·ly adverb
  • im·petˈu·ous·ness noun

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