impetuosity
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8.9
- noun
- /ɪmˈpɛtʃuˌɑsɪti/
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impetuosidad
- Restraining Random's impetuosity, he moralizes, "What signifies riches, my dear friend? Do they not make unto themselves wings, as the wise man saith...?"
Examples
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Your proud uncle has been explaining the impetuosity of your devotion to me.
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To live up to the people's trust in and expectation of us and stand new tests under new historical conditions, the whole Party must be keenly aware of potential dangers, be modest and prudent, guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and remain clear-headed.
Blog text (13) -
It's, um, my great failing, my impetuosity.
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Impetuosity is the detective's worst enemy.
Fiction book (1990) -
But the truth is, I am the last person on earth to rein in anyone, since my own impetuosities are quite notorious.
Fiction book (1993) -
My boyish impetuosity.
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The impetuosity of the militia recruits, combined with their lack of training, turned their attacks into holus-bolus rushes.
Academic text (1991) -
Fred had eschewed the dangerous impetuosity and vain excesses of Carlyle's life and has survived: he lives on and is financially secure.
Academic text (2001) -
For there is another side to his character, which even to us is appealing: his whimsical fooling, recklessness, impetuosity, puckish irresponsibility, his childish desire to show how clever he is... and his flouting of every convention.
Academic text (1991) -
Her impetuosity often led her to make decisions without thinking them through.
Synonyms
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3.4
Very quick action that often causes mistakes
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5.2
Acting without caring about danger or what might happen
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7.0
A habit of acting quickly without thinking about what will happen
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5.9
A habit of acting quickly without thinking about the results
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5.6
Acting or speaking quickly without thinking about the bad results
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8.7
A tendency to act quickly without thinking, often causing problems
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5.8
Acting or deciding too quickly without enough thought
Failure to pay attention before acting or speaking
A tendency to change plans or feelings suddenly without thinking
Antonyms
How Impulsive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Impetuosity comes from the Latin word impetus, which means 'a force' or 'a rush' and is the same root as impulse. That's why impetuosity describes acting quickly, as if pushed forward without careful thought.