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impetuous

UK
/ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/
US
/ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/

Translations

impetuousadjective
more impetuous
Comp.
most impetuous
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/
US
/ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/
impétueuxSe dit d’un mouvement, d’un courant ou d’un élan énergique et violent.
The impetuous river swept away everything in its path.
La rivière impétueuse a emporté tout sur son passage.
Her impetuous decision to quit her job left her without a backup plan.
Sa décision impulsive de quitter son travail l’a laissée sans plan de secours.
Synonyms
headlong
foolhardy
rash
reckless
hasty
impulsive
unthinking
spontaneous
Antonyms
cautious
measured
deliberate
calm

Definitions

impetuousadjective
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
Her impetuous decision to quit her job left her without a backup plan.
Moving forcefully or rapidly.
The impetuous river swept away everything in its path.
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