impetuousness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impetuousness
Noun
  • The synergy between Scorpio’s intensity and Aries’ impulsiveness can spark drama, but also breakthroughs, specifically in relationships or collaborations where unspoken truths have been building.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What few at the time foresaw was that the region could be delivered to China through Trump’s sheer impetuosity, or his inability to think before posting.
    Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Two centuries later, the Greek historian Polybius contrasted Roman discipline, order, and rationality with Celtic impetuosity, chaos, and passion on the battlefield.
    Michele Gelfand, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021
Noun
  • How prevalence is determined Clinicians diagnose ADHD based on symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
    Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The 2015 study highlights that this kind of interpersonal volatility arises from broader patterns of personality traits, such as impulsivity or difficulty managing social interactions.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • His audacity and her rashness might surprise some.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
  • At other times, the result can be both immediate and devastating, as seen in many traffic accidents caused by impatience, inattentiveness, or rashness.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Impetuousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impetuousness. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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