Impetuous means acting with sudden or great haste, often without thought or care.
Impetuous describes someone who is hasty, rash, or violent.
| Word | impetuous |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | violent; hasty; rash. |
| Sentence | "Leap before you look" was the motto suggested by one particularly impetuous young man. |
Tags: psat
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