Impetuous

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/

Definitions of impetuous

adjective describing a person or action that is done quickly without thinking

Example Sentences

A1 He made an impetuous decision without thinking it through.

A2 The impetuous child ran out into the street without looking both ways.

B1 Her impetuous behavior often led to trouble with her friends.

B2 The impetuous driver caused a serious accident by speeding through a red light.

C1 Despite his impetuous nature, he was able to make calculated risks in his business decisions.

C2 The impetuous actions of the young politician cost him his career in the long run.

Examples of impetuous in a Sentence

formal His impetuous decision to quit his job without a backup plan was not well thought out.

informal She always acts impetuously without considering the consequences.

slang Dude, you're being so impetuous right now, just chill out and think before you act.

figurative The impetuous river rushed downstream, carrying everything in its path with great force.

Grammatical Forms of impetuous

• past tense: impetuous
• plural: impetuouses
• comparative: more impetuous
• superlative: most impetuous
• present tense: impetuous
• future tense: will be impetuous
• perfect tense: have been impetuous
• continuous tense: is being impetuous
• singular: impetuous
• positive degree: impetuous
• infinitive: to be impetuous
• gerund: impetuously
• participle: impetuous

Origin and Evolution of impetuous

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impetuous' originated from the Latin word 'impetuosus', which is derived from the Latin word 'impetus' meaning attack or assault.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'impetuous' has evolved to also convey the meaning of acting or done quickly and without thought or care. It is often used to describe someone who is impulsive or hasty in their actions.