Antonyms for impetuosity
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : im-pech-oo-os-i-tee |
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˌpɛtʃ uˈɒs ɪ ti |
- aloofness
- apathy
- calm
- calmness
- care
- carefulness
- caution
- cautiousness
- chill
- cold
- coldness
- collectedness
- confidence
- contentment
- control
- cool
- coolness
- cowardice
- delay
- depression
- discouragement
- disinterest
- dislike
- doubt
- dullness
- ease
- endurance
- enjoyment
- fear
- forbearance
- forethought
- frigidity
- glee
- happiness
- hate
- hatred
- hesitation
- humility
- idleness
- inability
- inactivity
- incompetence
- indifference
- joy
- kindness
- laziness
- leisure
- lethargy
- lifelessness
- lingering
- manners
- mildness
- modesty
- patience
- peace
- peacefulness
- pessimism
- politeness
- powerlessness
- reluctance
- rest
- sadness
- satisfaction
- security
- shyness
- slowing
- slowness
- spiritlessness
- tolerance
- unenthusiasm
- unhappiness
- waiting
- weakness
- weariness
- willingness
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
- "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
- acerbity
- acrimony
- activity
- agitation
- alacrity
- ambition
- anger
- animation
- annoyance
- anticipation
- ants in pants
- anxiety
- ardency
- ardor
- asperity
- assurance
- avidity
- boiling point
- boldness
- brashness
- brass
- brio
- briskness
- bustle
- calenture
- carelessness
- celerity
- conniption
- conviction
- craze
- daring
- dash
- defiance
- desire
- devotion
- dispatch
- disquietude
- drive
- eagerness
- earnestness
- ecstasy
- edginess
- effrontery
- élan
- emotion
- energy
- enthusiasm
- esprit
- excitement
- exhilaration
- expectancy
- expedition
- expeditiousness
- fad
- fanaticism
- feeling
- ferociousness
- ferocity
- fervency
- fervor
- fever
- fierceness
- fieriness
- fire
- flair
- flame
- flare
- flare-up
- fleetness
- flurry
- foolhardiness
- force
- forwardness
- frenzy
- fretfulness
- furor
- fury
- gaiety
- gall
- ginger
- glow
- go
- greediness
- gusto
- hardihood
- haste
- hastiness
- heartiness
- heat
- heedlessness
- hilarity
- hobby
- hunger
- hurly-burly
- hurriedness
- hurry
- hustle
- hustling
- impatience
- impertinence
- impetuosity
- impetus
- imprudence
- impudence
- impulsiveness
- incautiousness
- indignation
- indiscretion
- intensity
- intentness
- interest
- intolerance
- intrepidity
- intrusiveness
- ire
- irritability
- irritableness
- joy
- joyfulness
- keenness
- life
- light
- liveliness
- longing
- luster
- madness
- mania
- might
- mirth
- nerve
- nervousness
- nimbleness
- oomph
- orgasm
- overconfidence
- pace
- panache
- passion
- pep
- pluck
- power
- precipitance
- precipitancy
- precipitateness
- precipitation
- prematureness
- press
- presumption
- promptitude
- promptness
- punch
- quick temper
- quickness
- rabidity
- radiance
- rage
- rampancy
- rapidity
- rapidness
- rapture
- rashness
- recklessness
- red heat
- relish
- restiveness
- restlessness
- rise
- rudeness
- rush
- savagery
- scamper
- scintillation
- scramble
- scurry
- scuttle
- severity
- shortness
- slow burn
- snap
- snappiness
- solicitude
- sore
- sparkle
- speed
- speediness
- spirit
- splendor
- starch
- stew
- storm
- style
- suspense
- swiftness
- temerariousness
- tempestuousness
- thirst
- thoughtlessness
- transport
- turbulence
- uneasiness
- urgency
- vehemence
- velocity
- venturesomeness
- verve
- vigor
- vim
- violence
- virtuosity
- vivacity
- voracity
- warmth
- white heat
- wrath
- wrathfulness
- yearning
- zeal
- zealousness
- zest
- zing
- zip
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