Impetuous — Word of the Day March 16, 2027

Definition

Moving or acting quickly and with force; done suddenly without careful deliberation. The most regrettable decisions are often impetuous ones.

“Her impetuous offer to buy the house without a survey cost her significantly in the end.”

From Latin impetuosus, from impetus (attack).

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IMPETUOUS scores 13 points in Scrabble.