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Impetuosity

Definition:

Impetuosity refers to the quality of acting or speaking suddenly and without considering the consequences. It implies a lack of thoughtfulness or impulsiveness.

Examples:

Noun:

1. His impetuosity often got him into trouble with his reckless decisions.

2. She regretted her impetuosity in quitting her stable job without having another one lined up.

Related Adjective:

1. The impetuous teenager jumped into the river without considering the danger.

2. An impetuous decision led him to buy that expensive car on a whim.

Related Adverb:

1. He acted impetuously, without any hesitation.

2. She reacted impetuously to the news, causing chaos in the office.

Related Verb:

1. His impetuous behavior made him act before thinking.

2. She impulsively accepted the job offer, only to realize later that it was a mistake.

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