impetuous

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈpetʃ.u.əs/
US: /ɪmˈpetʃ.u.əs/

  1. Acting or speaking quickly and without thinking carefully.

    1. He is impetuous and often regrets what he says.
    2. Her impetuous decision to quit her job surprised everyone who knew her well.

  2. Done suddenly and without much thought; showing lack of planning

    1. It was an impetuous purchase that I later regretted.
    2. The young man's impetuous actions led to unforeseen consequences for his future.

Synonyms

rash reckless hasty spontaneous impulsive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impetuous" in English means: Acting or speaking quickly and without thinking carefully., Done suddenly and without much thought; showing lack of planning.

The phonetic transcription of "impetuous" is /ɪmˈpetʃ.u.əs/ in British English and /ɪmˈpetʃ.u.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impetuous": rash, reckless, hasty, spontaneous, impulsive.

Example usage of "impetuous": "He is impetuous and often regrets what he says.". More examples on the page.