impetuous

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English impetuous, from Old French impetueux, from Late Latin impetuōsus (“violent”), from Latin impetus (“attack, violence”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /imˈpɛt͡ʃuəs/ === Adjective === impetuous (comparative more impetuous, superlative most impetuous) Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner. Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence. 1917, revised 1925, Ezra Pound, "Canto I" Unsheathed the narrow sword, I sat to keep off the impetuous impotent dead […] ==== Synonyms ==== impulsive hasty rash hotheaded heady ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====