🔥impetuous

adjective
/ɪmˈpetʃuəs/

Meaning

Acting or done quickly without thought or care; impulsive.
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

Example Sentences

She made an impetuous decision to quit her job.

His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.

Synonyms

reckless, hasty, rash, impulsive, Rash, Hasty, Reckless
Entry 1
reckless, hasty, rash, impulsive
Entry 2
Rash, Hasty, Reckless

Antonyms

cautious, careful, deliberate, Cautious, Thoughtful, Deliberate
Entry 1
cautious, careful, deliberate
Entry 2
Cautious, Thoughtful, Deliberate

Collocations

impetuous behavior, impetuous decision, impetuous action, impetuous youth

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