Antonyms for impetuosity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : im-pech-oo-os-i-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˌpɛtʃ uˈɒs ɪ ti

Definition of impetuosity

Origin : early 15c., "violent movement, rushing," from Old French impetuosité (13c.), from Medieval Latin impetuositatem (nominative impetuositas), from Late Latin impetuosus (see impetuous).

As in temerity : noun nerve, audacity
As in vehemence : noun intensity
As in hastiness : noun haste
As in hurriedness : noun haste
As in incautiousness : noun temerity
As in irateness : noun fury
As in precipitance : noun haste
As in precipitancy : noun haste
As in precipitateness : noun haste
As in rapidness : noun haste
As in speediness : noun haste
As in temerariousness : noun temerity
As in desperation : noun rashness
As in eagerness : noun enthusiasm, anxiousness
As in élan : noun vivacity
As in enthusiasm : noun keen interest, excitement
As in fire : noun animation, vigor
As in fury : noun anger, wrath
As in haste : noun extreme speed, hurry
As in heat : noun anger, passion
As in impatience : noun inability, unwillingness to wait

Example sentences :

"No, no, I am not modest," she interrupted him with an impetuosity which startled him.
Extract from : « Tales From Two Hemispheres » by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen

The impetuosity with which he came amongst them carried them along.
Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad

The impetuosity of my advent made the man at the helm start slightly.
Extract from : « The Shadow-Line » by Joseph Conrad

A shepherd with a flock arrived at a river of some impetuosity.
Extract from : « Byeways in Palestine » by James Finn

"I can," cried the youth, with an impetuosity that startled his companion.
Extract from : « The Pioneers » by James Fenimore Cooper

Bravery and impetuosity were two of Colonel Snelling's traits.
Extract from : « Old Fort Snelling » by Marcus L. Hansen

The last sea rushed upon us with the impetuosity of a torrent.
Extract from : « Perils and Captivity » by Charlotte-Adlade [ne Picard] Dard

The eye cannot follow his movements, unless you rein him in and restrain his impetuosity.
Extract from : « A Boswell of Baghdad » by E. V. Lucas

Her impetuosity caused him perpetual anxiety, but he loved her.
Extract from : « The Coming Conquest of England » by August Niemann

He determined to bid farewell for ever to the impetuosity of youth.
Extract from : « The Young Duke » by Benjamin Disraeli

Synonyms for impetuosity

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