impetuous
/imˈpɛt͡ʃuəs/ adjective
- adjective Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
- adjective Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.
Synonyms
impulsive hasty rash hotheaded heady madcap tearaway brainish
Etymology
From Middle English impetuous, from Old French impetueux, from Late Latin impetuōsus (“violent”), from Latin impetus (“attack, violence”).
Webster’s 1913
- adjective Rushing with force and violence; moving with impetus; furious; forcible; violent; as, an impetuous wind; an impetuous torrent.
- adjective Vehement in feeling; hasty; passionate; violent; as, a man of impetuous temper.
Etymology [F. impetueux, L. impetuosus. See Impetus.]
Sources: Wiktionary · WordNet 3.0 · Webster’s 1913 — from the Wiktionary entry “impetuous”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Details