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impetuous

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore I words

acting quickly and rashly without thought

Word origin: From Latin impetus, an attack or impulse, from impetere, to assail.

In a sentence

Impetuous in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing impetuous in a sentence.

Her impetuous decision to quit left her without any backup plan.

His impetuous decision to resign on the spot was one he regretted within the week.

Synonyms
impulsiverashhastyreckless
Antonyms
cautiousdeliberate
Usage & nuance

Using “impetuous” well

Impetuous means acting suddenly and rashly, on impulse and without forethought. It stresses heat and haste, the energy of acting before thinking, more than mere carelessness.

Common questions

Questions about “impetuous

Impetuous (adjective) means acting quickly and rashly without thought
Here is impetuous used in an example sentence: "Her impetuous decision to quit left her without any backup plan." Another example: "His impetuous decision to resign on the spot was one he regretted within the week."
Common synonyms for impetuous include impulsive, rash, hasty, reckless.
Antonyms of impetuous include cautious, deliberate.
Clusters with impulsive, rash, and hasty, opposed by cautious and deliberate. The antonym deliberate is the GRE's clearest cue, contrasting impulsive haste with careful thought.
Yes. Impetuous is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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