impetuous

Definition

Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.

Etymology

From Middle English impetuous, from Old French impetueux, from Late Latin impetuōsus (“violent”), from Latin impetus (“attack, violence”).

Example Sentences

• "But it was natural, that the impetuous, restless young artist should incline more to excess of strength than of delicacy in his playing."
• "The shrewd kind confidant used gently to hint the sad fact to the impetuous hero of this piece. The impetuous hero knew this quite well."
• "The prime minister thought he could sagely steer his impetuous American friends away from actions they would later regret. It turns out they were just playing him for a patsy[.]"