Impetuous: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Impetuous adjective. Acting quickly on impulse, without thinking things through.
How to say it
im-PECH-oo-us/ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/
4 syllables, stressed on the second (PECH).
Impetuous in a sentence
In an impetuous moment, they booked flights to Lisbon for that same night.
Her impetuous replies to emails have caused more than one office row.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- impulsive
- rash
- hasty
- reckless
Opposite:
- cautious
- considered
Where impetuous comes from
From Latin impetus, an attack or rush.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Her _____ replies to emails have caused more than one office row.
- puckish
- bibulous
- impetuous
Show the answer
impetuous: Her impetuous replies to emails have caused more than one office row.