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Word of the Day Saturday, August 29, 2026

impetuous

/ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does impetuous mean?

adjective

Acting or done on impulse; rash or hasty. Impulsive and reckless in one's actions or decisions.

Example

"She made an impetuous decision to quit her job without thinking it through."

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