English adjective: impetuous | |||
1. | impetuous characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation | ||
Samples | A hotheaded decision. Liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers. An impetuous display of spending and gambling. Madcap escapades. | ||
Synonyms | brainish, hotheaded, impulsive, madcap, tearaway | ||
Similar | incautious | ||
Domain usage | archaicism, archaism | ||
Antonyms | cautious | ||
2. | impetuous marked by violent force | ||
Samples | Impetuous heaving waves. | ||
Similar | forceful | ||
Antonyms | forceless, unforceful | ||