Definition of Impetuous

acting without thinking—done impulsively; sudden decision

Examples of Impetuous in a sentence

We made an impetuous decision to go swimming in the lake in December.  🔊

Because James is only seventeen, he tends to be impetuous at times.  🔊

Marrying someone you hardly know is an impetuous decision!  🔊

While I may have been impetuous as a teenager, I have become a patient adult.  🔊

It is easy to be impetuous when you want something really badly!  🔊

After she joined the army, Sarah was less impetuous.  🔊

Even though Warren was rumored to be impetuous, he actually put a great deal of thought into making important decisions.  🔊

The author describes the heroine as an impetuous young woman who would do anything to become famous.  🔊

When Constance drank too much, she made impetuous choices which often got her into trouble.  🔊

His impetuous behavior landed him in prison.  🔊

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