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impetuous
acting quickly without thought
In more detail
1. (adjective) acting or done quickly without thinking carefully; done with strong emotion or energy
2. (adjective) moving with great force or speed
Examples
- 1. She made an impetuous decision to quit her job without finding a new one first.
- 2. The impetuous river swept away everything in its path.
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