Impetuously

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɛtʃuəsli/

Definitions of impetuously

adverb in a way that is done quickly and without thought or care

Example Sentences

A1 She impetuously ran to catch the bus before it left.

A2 He impetuously bought the first thing he saw in the store without checking the price.

B1 The child impetuously grabbed the toy from the shelf without asking permission.

B2 The driver impetuously swerved to avoid hitting the animal on the road.

C1 The CEO impetuously decided to invest in the new technology without consulting the board.

C2 She impetuously quit her job without having another job lined up.

Examples of impetuously in a Sentence

formal The CEO impetuously made a decision without consulting the board first.

informal She impetuously bought a new car without even test driving it.

slang He impetuously swiped right on every profile on the dating app.

figurative The storm impetuously swept through the town, leaving destruction in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of impetuously

• past tense: impetuously
• plural: impetuously
• comparative: more impetuously
• superlative: most impetuously
• present tense: impetuously
• future tense: will impetuously
• perfect tense: has impetuously
• continuous tense: is impetuously
• singular: impetuously
• positive degree: impetuously
• infinitive: to impetuously
• gerund: impetuously
• participle: impetuously

Origin and Evolution of impetuously

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impetuously' originated from the Latin word 'impetuosus' which means impulsive or forceful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'impetuously' has retained its original meaning of acting with sudden energy or emotion, but it has also come to be associated with recklessness or lack of control in one's actions.