Antonyms for impetuous

Grammar : Adj

Spell : im-pech-oo-uhs

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɛtʃ u əs

Definition of impetuous

Origin : late 14c., "hot-tempered, fierce," from Old French impetuos (13c.) and directly from Late Latin impetuosus "impetuous, violent," from Latin impetus "attack" (see impetus). Related: Impetuously; impetuousness.

adj acting without thinking

Example sentences :

"It is a great deal worse to drive without her," said the impetuous lady.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Then, indeed, she had burst upon him with an impetuous despair that had alarmed him.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

At the impetuous outflinging of her hands, the floor was strewn with pink petals.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

He was an impetuous leader; but he was skilful too; he never lost his head.
Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa

Another minute, and impetuous Tom would have burst the window in.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Her praise was impetuous enough for further and greater exertions.
Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

Pardon me, if I am impetuous—different from what I have seemed.
Extract from : « Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home » by Bayard Taylor

It was difficult to restrain the impetuous valor of the French soldiers.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

In their impetuous rush they cut down twenty-five of their foes.
Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

Yes, he said; I mean the impetuous, ready to go at that which others are afraid to approach.
Extract from : « Protagoras » by Plato

Synonyms for impetuous

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