Janet Malcolm

Something seems to happen to people when they meet a journalist, and what happens is exactly the opposite of what one would expect. One would think that extreme wariness and caution would be the order of the day, but, in fact, childish trust and impetuosity are far more common.

American Writer

Richard Hammond

I like to think that my arrogance, impetuosity, impatience, selfishness and greed are the qualities that make me the lovable chap I am.

English Entertainer

Impetuosity involves acting swiftly which often leads to non-deliberate choices.

Quick Decisions

The term often implies a thoughtless or immature behavior leading to potential mistakes.

Negative Connotation

Impetuosity is frequently driven by emotions, rather than logic or planning.