IMPETUOUSLY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

impetuously

adverb

Definition of impetuously

as in impulsively

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Recent Examples of impetuously Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism. — Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025

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Adverb

In mid-1994, though, Diana found her moment and impulsively pulled the dress from her closet.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
When Judy somewhat impulsively leads a pack of protesters inside the SF federal building, what follows will only spark further change.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of impulsively

Adverb

On paper, the Republican senator from Missouri’s idea of punishing labs or users who have indeed acted recklessly or negligently while developing or deploying AI systems is a good one.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Individuals who recklessly violate the rules could face as much as 20 years in prison.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of recklessly

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After rashly stealing a man’s cigarette lighter on the subway, Ingeborg trips while making her getaway, resulting in a tibia fracture that threatens to take her out of commission for months on end.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
No one should approach the AI situation rashly.

— Revana Sharfuddin, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026

Definition of rashly

Adverb

Her husband hurriedly shut the door and begged her to see a doctor for a tranquilizer prescription.

— Elvira Navarro, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Antonelli hurriedly informed his race engineer, Peter Bonnington, who had been regularly reminding the Italian to adhere to track limits throughout the race and to look after his car.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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