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IMPETUOUS Synonyms

16 synonyms for impetuous. (exact relations)
0 hypernym for impetuous. (close relations)

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impulsive

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

• without forethought

• having the power of driving or impelling

• determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

• characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

hasty

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• excessively quick

• done with very great haste and without due deliberation

rash

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• any red eruption of the skin

• a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences

adjective satellite

• imprudently incurring risk

• marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

audacious

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• invulnerable to fear or intimidation

• unrestrained by convention or propriety

• disposed to venture or take risks

headlong

adverb, adjective

adv, adj

adverb

• with the head before the body

• at breakneck speed

• in a hasty and foolhardy manner

adjective satellite

• excessively quick

• with the head foremost

incautious

adjective

adj

adjective

• lacking in caution

adjective satellite

• carelessly failing to exercise proper caution

overhasty

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• done with very great haste and without due deliberation

precipitate

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering

adjective satellite

• done with very great haste and without due deliberation

verb

• bring about abruptly

• separate as a fine suspension of solid particles

• fall from clouds

• fall vertically, sharply, or headlong

• hurl or throw violently

reckless

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

• characterized by careless unconcern

temerarious

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• presumptuously daring

thoughtless

adjective

adj

adjective

• showing lack of careful thought

adjective satellite

• without care or thought for others

wild

adverb, adjective

adv, adj

adjective

• marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

• in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated

noun

• a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

• a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition

adverb

• in an uncontrolled and rampant manner

• in a wild or undomesticated manner

adjective satellite

• in a state of extreme emotion

• deviating widely from an intended course

• (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

• without a basis in reason or fact

• talking or behaving irrationally

• involving risk or danger

• fanciful and unrealistic; foolish

• located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

• intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with

• without civilizing influences

• (of the elements) as if showing violent anger

hotheaded

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• quickly aroused to anger

• characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

brainish

adverb

adv

adjective satellite

• characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

madcap

adjective

adj

noun

• a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

adjective satellite

• characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

tearaway

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• a reckless and impetuous person

adjective satellite

• characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

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