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impetuous

adjective
/ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.

She made an impetuous decision to quit her job.

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

impetuous behavior, impetuous decision, impetuous action, impetuous youth

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