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Synonyms & Antonyms of impetuous
acting or done quickly and without thought; controlled by emotion rather than thought
- He's always been an impetuous young man, rushing into things without asking questions first.
- made an impetuous decision
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for impetuous
- brash,
- brazen,
- daredevil,
- foolhardy,
- heedless,
- hotheaded,
- imprudent,
- impulsive,
- incautious,
- madcap,
- overbold,
- overconfident,
- rash,
- reckless,
- thoughtless,
- wild
- bold,
- brave,
- courageous,
- dauntless,
- doughty,
- fearless,
- gallant,
- greathearted,
- gutsy,
- gutty,
- heroic
- (also heroical),
- intrepid,
- lionhearted,
- stalwart,
- stout,
- stouthearted,
- undauntable,
- undaunted,
- valiant,
- valorous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for impetuous
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The first known use of impetuous was in the 14th century
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