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impetuous

/imˈpɛtʃuəs/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Acting or done in a headlong and heedless manner; rash, hasty, and reckless.

    - "His impetuous actions often landed him in trouble."
    - "She was impetuous in her love letters."
    - "The impetuous young man jumped into the pool without checking the depth first."
  • adjective

    Showing or characterized by a lack of self-control or restraint; fiery, passionate.

    - "The impetuous artist poured his emotions into his paintings."
    - "The impetuous crowd cheered for their team."
    - "His impetuous nature made it difficult for him to keep a job."
Pronunciation
  1. /imˈpɛtʃuəs/



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  2. /imˈpɛtʃuəs/



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Synonyms

hasty , hotheaded , impulsive , rash
Rhymes
Words rhyming with impetuous
petulant , vexed , perplexed , complexed
Variants
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impetuous , impetuously , impetuousness , impetuousnesses
Etymology
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From the Latin impetuosus, from impetus 'rush, onrush'.

Trivia
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  1. Impetuous is an antonym of deliberate.

  2. The word impetuous comes from the Latin word impetus, which means 'rush' or 'onrush'.

  3. Impetuous is often used to describe the behavior of young people.

  4. In psychology, impetuous behavior is sometimes referred to as acting out.

Related Concepts
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  1. rash: Acting without thinking; hasty and impulsive.

  2. headstrong: Stubbornly determined and unwilling to be influenced by others.

  3. passionate: Having or showing strong feelings or enthusiasm.

Quotes
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  1. Men who don't wear hats are generally youthful, vigorous, "impetuous", and have a devil-may-care glint in their eyes.

    - Mike Royko,{it}Like I Was Sayin'  … {/it},1984

  2. In one episode of "The Sopranos," … the young, "impetuous" mobster Christopher Moltisanti … tries to write a screenplay in the hours when he is not robbing trucks or picking up cannolis for Tony.

    - David Remnick,{it}New Yorker{/it},2 Apr. 2001

  3. And from the beginning, NASA was trapped beneath the dominoes, as the Soviets knocked off first satellite, first man in space, first earth orbit, first space walk. But it was Kennedy's "impetuous" science-fiction PR that really put the pressure on, when he promised to put an American on the moon by the end of the decade.

    - Erik Davis,{it}Village Voice{/it},26 July 1994
Culture
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Impetuous is often used to describe a passionate and fiery personality. It can also refer to someone who acts rashly and without thinking. In literature, impetuous characters are often portrayed as passionate and intense, but also prone to making reckless decisions. Impetuousness is a common theme in romance novels and poetry.

How to Memorize "impetuous"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person acting without thinking, jumping into a situation headfirst without considering the consequences. Visualize the intensity and passion behind their actions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a wild horse, charging forward without control.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym I'M PETUOUS: Intense, Motivated, Passionate, Energetic, Thoughtless, Unpredictable, Overzealous, Uncontrollable, Spontaneous.

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To help you remember the word 'impetuous', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Break it down: The word 'impetuous' can be broken down into two parts - 'im-' and '-petuous'. 'Im-' is a prefix meaning 'towards' or 'in the direction of', while '-petuous' comes from the Latin 'petere' meaning 'to seek, attack, or go'. So, 'impetuous' can be thought of as 'moving impulsively towards something'.

2. Visualize it: Imagine a person who is 'impetuous'. They act on their impulses without thinking, like a raging bull charging towards a red cape. This visual image can help you remember the meaning and spelling of 'impetuous'.

3. Use it in a sentence: Try using 'impetuous' in a sentence to help reinforce its meaning and spelling. For example, 'The impetuous toddler grabbed the toy from his sister without asking.'

4. Associate it with something familiar: If you know the word 'impulse', you can use it to remember 'impetuous'. Just think of 'impetuous' as an 'impulse' that is acted upon quickly and without thought.

5. Practice spelling it: Finally, practice spelling 'impetuous' out loud or write it down several times to help cement its spelling in your memory.

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