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 impetuous impetuous /ˌɪmˈpɛtʃwəs/

adjective

  1. () Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation  ( brainish [Archaic] , hotheaded , impulsive , impetuous , madcap , tearaway )
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
     A hotheaded decision
    a hotheaded decision
     Liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers
    liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers
     An impetuous display of spending and gambling
    an impetuous display of spending and gambling
     Madcap escapades
    madcap escapades
  2. Marked by violent force  ( impetuous )
    marked by violent force
     Impetuous heaving waves
    impetuous heaving waves