IMPETUOUS as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
   • (`brainish” is archaic)
   Synonym(s)
   • brainish (what does brainish mean?)
   • hotheaded (what does hotheaded mean?)
   • impulsive (what does impulsive mean?)
   • madcap (what does madcap mean?)
   • tearaway(a) (what does tearaway(a) mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a hotheaded decision
   • liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers
   • an impetuous display of spending and gambling
   • madcap escapades
   Similar To
   • incautious (what does incautious mean?)
2. Meaning
   • marked by violent force
   Usage Example(s)
   • impetuous heaving waves
   Similar To
   • forceful (what does forceful mean?)