English adjective: tearaway | |||
1. | tearaway 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, impetuous, impulsive, madcap | ||
Similar | incautious | ||
Domain usage | archaicism, archaism | ||
Antonyms | cautious | ||
English noun: tearaway | |||
1. | tearaway (person) a reckless and impetuous person | ||
Broader (hypernym) | daredevil, harum-scarum, hothead, lunatic, madcap, swashbuckler | ||
Domain region | Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | ||