impetuous

• Beschreibt eine Person, die schnell und unüberlegt handelt, oft aus einem plötzlichen Impuls oder Gefühl heraus. Auch für Handlungen selbst gebraucht, die ungestüm und vorschnell erfolgen.

Describes someone who acts or does things quickly and without thought, often driven by sudden emotion.

1. Acting quickly without thoughtC1formal

   Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

   Impulsiv

   • His impetuous decision to quit his job surprised everyone.
   • She regretted her impetuous words as soon as she said them.
   • The impetuous young man rushed into the deal without reading the contract.

   Synonymecarelessfoolhardyhastyheadlongheedlessimpulsiveprecipitaterashrecklessthoughtless

   Antonymecarefulcautiousconsideratedeliberateprudentthoughtful

2. Moving with great forceC2formal

   Moving forcefully or rapidly.

   Ungestüm

   • The impetuous river swept away everything in its path.
   • An impetuous wind knocked over the garden furniture.
   • The impetuous storm arrived without warning.

   Synonymeforcefulfuriousheadlongpowerfulprecipitateragingrapidrushingswiftviolent

   Antonymecalmdeliberategentleslow