Impetuosity

/ɪmˌpetʃuˈɑːsəti/
noun

The quality of making decisions or acting quickly and without careful thought.

His impetuosity led him to make rash decisions.
Visual representation of "impetuosity" - The quality of making decisions or acting quickly and without careful thought
noun

The quality of making decisions or acting quickly and without careful thought.

His impetuosity led him to make rash decisions.
Visual representation of "impetuosity" - The quality of making decisions or acting quickly and without careful thought
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Quick Decisions

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

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In his impetuosity, Mark interrupted the meeting to voice his opinion.
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Negative Connotation

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

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Her impetuosity in spending her allowance resulted in regret later.
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Emotional Actions

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

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Overwhelmed by excitement, his impetuosity was evident as he rushed onto the stage.
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Quote examples

Janet Malcolm

American Writer

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.
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Richard Hammond

English Entertainer

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

Janet Malcolm

American Writer

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.
Portrait of Janet Malcolm

Quote examples

Richard Hammond

English Entertainer

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