impetuous

• Diz-se de quem age de forma repentina e sem pensar, muitas vezes movido por emoções súbitas; também pode indicar algo feito com força ou ímpeto arrebatador.

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.

   Impulsivo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarelessfoolhardyhastyheadlongheedlessimpulsiveprecipitaterashrecklessthoughtless

   Antônimoscarefulcautiousconsideratedeliberateprudentthoughtful

2. Moving with great forceC2formal

   Moving forcefully or rapidly.

   Impetuoso

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

   Sinônimosforcefulfuriousheadlongpowerfulprecipitateragingrapidrushingswiftviolent

   Antônimoscalmdeliberategentleslow