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Definition of Impetuous
1. Adjective. Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation. "Madcap escapades"
Exact synonyms: Brainish, Hotheaded, Impulsive, Madcap, Tearaway
Language type: Archaicism, Archaism
Similar to: Incautious
Derivative terms: Impetuosity, Impetuousness, Impulsiveness
Language type: Archaicism, Archaism
Similar to: Incautious
Derivative terms: Impetuosity, Impetuousness, Impulsiveness
2. Adjective. Marked by violent force. "Impetuous heaving waves"
Similar to: Forceful
Definition of Impetuous
1. a. Rushing with force and violence; moving with impetus; furious; forcible; violent; as, an impetuous wind; an impetuous torrent.
Definition of Impetuous
1. [adj]