impetuous
word
Definition
Describes someone who acts quickly and without thinking carefully, often making sudden or rash decisions.
Usage & Nuances
"Impetuous" is somewhat formal and describes behavior driven by emotion or sudden impulses, often without considering consequences. Commonly contrasted with "cautious" or "deliberate". Often used to discuss decisions, actions, or personality traits.
Spanish: impetuoso - impulsivoPortuguese (BR): impetuoso - impulsivoPortuguese (PT): impetuoso - impulsivoChinese (Simplified): 冲动的 - 鲁莽的Chinese (Traditional): 衝動的 - 魯莽的Hindi: उतावलापन (व्यक्ति) - आवेगीArabic: متهور - مندفعBengali: অবিবেচক - হঠকারী - দ্রুত আবেগপ্রবণRussian: опрометчивый - поспешныйJapanese: 衝動的な - 軽率なVietnamese: bốc đồng - hấp tấpKorean: 충동적인 - 성급한Turkish: düşüncesizce - atılgan - aceleciUrdu: غیر محتاط - جلدبازIndonesian: ceroboh - terburu-buru
Example Sentences
Her impetuous nature often gets her into trouble.
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Don't be so impetuous; think before you act.
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It was really impetuous of me to buy that car without a test drive.
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He's sometimes a bit impetuous, but that makes him exciting to be around.
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"That was an impetuous call," she admitted after seeing the results.
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He made an impetuous decision to quit his job.
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