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impetuous

adjective/ĩpɨˈtwɔzu/medium

im·pe·tu·o·so

Definition

Acting with impetus, violence, or vehemence; hasty, violent.
The impetuous river swept away everything in its path.
He was an impetuous young man who acted without thinking.
Common collocations
impetuous characterimpetuous attackimpetuous current

Etymology

Do latim 'impetuosus', de 'impetus' (ímpeto, ataque).

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