Impetuous
Acting or moving quickly and without thought or care; done on impulse.
adjectiveImpetuous
Acting or moving quickly and without thought or care; done on impulse.
adjectiveImagine This
The little boy, before petting the hamster, saw the sign next to the cage, 'Do not pet us!' and he made an impulsive move to retreat his hand.
Sounds Like
im-PET-yoo-uhs
Looks Like
Impetuous - looks like the base word 'impetus' plus the suffix '-ous'
Remember This
Impetuous describes actions driven by impulse rather than careful thought; it is related to impulse and haste but carries a sense of recklessness or boldness.
Other Forms
Connect With
Impulse, haste, rashness, impulsive, reckless, spontaneous
Note
Impetuous implies acting without careful consideration; in formal contexts you might choose 'impulsive' or 'rash' depending on nuance. The noun form is 'impetuosity'; the adverb form is 'impetuously'.