impetuous

Meaning

1. Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
2. Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.

Synonyms

rash

violent

hasty

impulsive

vehement

reckless

passionate

unrestrained

hotheaded

heady

precipitate

foolhardy

headlong

high-spirited

wild

swift

dashing

riotous

impatient

effervescent

ill-considered

resistless

brainish

given to anger

blustery

turbulent

fiery

boisterous

sweeping

tearaway

severe

ardent

slashing

clamorous

rapid

lively

furious

madcap

intense

irritable

forceful

bold

fleet

bad

👎

fierce

featherbrained

imprudent

imperious

eager

blusterous

Translations

impétueux

impetuoso

ungestüm

impetuoso

impetuós

impetuoso

veemente

ορμητικός

impulsif

impulsivo

irruente

βίαιος

Pronounced as (IPA)

/imˈpɛt͡ʃuəs/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: impetuous

In summary

From Middle English impetuous, from Old French impetueux, from Late Latin impetuōsus (“violent”), from Latin impetus (“attack, violence”).