Definitions

impetuosity

[im-pech-oo-os-i-tee] / ɪmˌpɛtʃ uˈɒs ɪ ti /

NOUN

desperation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defiance madness

STRONG

carelessness foolhardiness frenzy heedlessness recklessness

Antonyms

WEAK

calm cautiousness collectedness confidence contentment peace peacefulness security

NOUN

eagerness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambition ardor excitement fervor hunger impatience keenness longing thirst yearning zeal

STRONG

alacrity anticipation avidity earnestness greediness gusto heartiness intentness promptness quickness solicitude vehemence voracity zest zing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy coolness indifference satisfaction

STRONG

dullness reluctance slowness

WEAK

disinterest

NOUN

élan

Synonyms

WEAK

animation ardor brio dash esprit flair impetus life oomph panache spirit style verve vigor vim zest zing

NOUN

enthusiasm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardor devotion eagerness emotion energy feeling fervor frenzy fury intensity interest joy passion spirit warmth zeal

STRONG

activity avidity conviction craze dash earnestness ecstasy exhilaration fad fanaticism fever fieriness fire flame flare gaiety glow go heat hilarity hobby joyfulness keenness life mania mirth nerve oomph orgasm pep rapture relish snap transport vehemence verve vim vivacity zest

WEAK

ardency red heat zealousness élan

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy calm calmness coolness disinterest inactivity indifference laziness lethargy peace

STRONG

depression dislike dullness frigidity hate hatred lifelessness sadness unhappiness

WEAK

aloofness coldness doubt pessimism weariness

NOUN

fire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

force heat light

STRONG

ardor brio dash drive eagerness energy enthusiasm excitement exhilaration fervency fervor ginger gusto heartiness intensity life liveliness luster passion pep punch radiance scintillation snap sparkle spirit splendor starch verve vim virtuosity vivacity zeal zing zip

WEAK

calenture red heat white heat élan

Antonyms

STRONG

apathy calm calmness coldness coolness discouragement dullness idleness inactivity indifference laziness lethargy lifelessness unenthusiasm

WEAK

spiritlessness

NOUN

fury

Synonyms

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acrimony energy ferocity frenzy furor indignation intensity ire madness passion rage storm violence

STRONG

acerbity asperity conniption fierceness fire flare-up force might power rabidity rise savagery severity sore stew tempestuousness turbulence vehemence

WEAK

boiling point rampancy slow burn

Antonyms

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calm calmness glee happiness inactivity laziness lethargy peace peacefulness

STRONG

inability incompetence kindness mildness powerlessness weakness

NOUN

haste

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alacrity urgency

STRONG

briskness bustle carelessness celerity dash dispatch drive expedition expeditiousness fleetness flurry foolhardiness hastiness heedlessness hurriedness hustle impatience incautiousness nimbleness pace precipitancy precipitateness prematureness press promptitude promptness quickness rapidity rapidness rashness recklessness rush scamper scramble scurry scuttle swiftness velocity

WEAK

hurly-burly hustling

Antonyms

STRONG

calm slowing slowness

WEAK

delay leisure lingering rest

NOUN

hastiness

Synonyms

STRONG

alacrity briskness bustle carelessness celerity dash dispatch drive expedition expeditiousness fleetness flurry foolhardiness heedlessness hurriedness hustle impatience incautiousness nimbleness pace

WEAK

hurly-burly hustling

Antonyms

STRONG

dullness slowing slowness

NOUN

heat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excitement fever intensity violence warmth

STRONG

agitation ardor desire earnestness ferocity fervor fury rage vehemence zeal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy dullness peace

STRONG

coolness happiness indifference

WEAK

cool disinterest frigidity

NOUN

hurriedness

Synonyms

STRONG

alacrity briskness bustle carelessness celerity dash dispatch drive expedition expeditiousness fleetness flurry foolhardiness hastiness heedlessness hustle impatience incautiousness nimbleness pace

WEAK

hurly-burly hustling

Antonyms

STRONG

dullness slowing slowness

NOUN

impatience

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anger annoyance anxiety eagerness edginess excitement nervousness restlessness uneasiness

STRONG

agitation avidity disquietude expectancy fretfulness haste hastiness heat intolerance irritability rashness restiveness shortness suspense vehemence violence

WEAK

ants in pants irritableness quick temper snappiness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy calm calmness contentment enjoyment happiness joy peace

WEAK

control ease endurance forbearance patience tolerance waiting willingness

NOUN

incautiousness

Synonyms

STRONG

assurance boldness brashness brass carelessness daring effrontery foolhardiness forwardness gall hardihood hastiness heedlessness impertinence imprudence impudence impulsiveness indiscretion intrepidity intrusiveness overconfidence pluck precipitancy precipitateness precipitation presumption rashness recklessness rudeness thoughtlessness venturesomeness

WEAK

temerariousness

Antonyms

STRONG

carefulness caution cowardice fear humility manners modesty politeness shyness

NOUN

irateness

Synonyms

WEAK

acerbity acrimony asperity boiling point conniption energy ferocity fierceness fire flare-up force frenzy furor indignation intensity ire madness might passion power rabidity rage rampancy rise savagery severity slow burn stew storm tempestuousness turbulence vehemence violence wrath wrathfulness

NOUN

precipitance

Synonyms

STRONG

alacrity briskness bustle carelessness celerity dash dispatch drive expedition expeditiousness fleetness flurry foolhardiness hastiness heedlessness hurriedness hustle impatience incautiousness nimbleness pace precipitancy precipitateness precipitation prematureness press promptitude promptness quickness rapidity rapidness rashness recklessness rush scamper scramble scurry scuttle swiftness urgency velocity

WEAK

hurly-burly hustling

Antonyms

STRONG

calm dullness slowing slowness

NOUN

precipitancy

Synonyms

STRONG

alacrity briskness bustle carelessness celerity dash dispatch drive expedition expeditiousness fleetness flurry foolhardiness hastiness heedlessness hurriedness hustle impatience incautiousness nimbleness pace precipitance precipitateness precipitation prematureness press promptitude promptness quickness rapidity rapidness rashness recklessness rush scamper scramble scurry scuttle swiftness urgency velocity

WEAK

hurly-burly hustling

Antonyms

STRONG

calm dullness slowing slowness

NOUN

precipitateness

Synonyms

STRONG

alacrity briskness bustle carelessness celerity dash dispatch drive expedition expeditiousness fleetness flurry foolhardiness hastiness heedlessness hurriedness hustle impatience incautiousness nimbleness pace precipitance precipitancy precipitation prematureness press promptitude promptness quickness rapidity rapidness rashness recklessness rush scamper scramble scurry scuttle swiftness urgency velocity

WEAK

hurly-burly hustling

Antonyms

STRONG

calm dullness slowing slowness

NOUN

rapidness

Synonyms

STRONG

alacrity briskness bustle carelessness celerity dash dispatch drive expedition expeditiousness fleetness flurry foolhardiness hastiness heedlessness hurriedness hurry hustle impatience incautiousness nimbleness pace precipitancy precipitateness prematureness press promptitude promptness quickness rapidity rashness recklessness rush scamper scramble scurry scuttle speed speediness swiftness urgency velocity

WEAK

hurly-burly hustling

Antonyms

STRONG

calm delay dullness slowing slowness

NOUN

speediness

Synonyms

STRONG

alacrity briskness bustle carelessness celerity dash dispatch drive expedition expeditiousness fleetness flurry foolhardiness hastiness heedlessness hurriedness hurry hustle impatience incautiousness nimbleness pace precipitancy precipitateness prematureness press promptitude promptness quickness rapidity rapidness rashness recklessness rush scamper scramble scurry scuttle speed swiftness urgency velocity

WEAK

hurly-burly hustling

Antonyms

STRONG

calm delay dullness slowing slowness

NOUN

temerariousness

Synonyms

WEAK

assurance boldness brashness brass carelessness daring effrontery foolhardiness forwardness gall hardihood hastiness heedlessness impertinence imprudence impudence impulsiveness incautiousness indiscretion intrepidity intrusiveness overconfidence pluck precipitancy precipitateness precipitation presumption rashness recklessness rudeness thoughtlessness venturesomeness

NOUN

temerity

Synonyms

STRONG

assurance boldness brass carelessness daring effrontery foolhardiness forwardness gall hardihood hastiness heedlessness impertinence imprudence impudence impulsiveness indiscretion intrepidity intrusiveness overconfidence pluck precipitancy precipitateness precipitation presumption rashness recklessness rudeness thoughtlessness venturesomeness

Antonyms

STRONG

carefulness caution cowardice fear humility manners modesty politeness shyness

WEAK

care forethought hesitation

NOUN

vehemence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fervor

STRONG

ferociousness fierceness frenzy violence

Antonyms

STRONG

peace peacefulness

Example Sentences

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These people having no towns, all their wars are carried on with eagerness and impetuosity.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

With her Royal Ballet picks, Osipova seemed to be highlighting the passion and impetuosity of her stage persona.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2023

Put it down, perhaps, to the impetuosity of inexperience, and also to unawareness of a significant back problem, which Federer later detailed.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2022

He ascribed a 2006 college essay, and its anti-Semitic overtones, to the impetuosity of youth.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2022

Nevertheless, he started personally on this expedition with his usual ferocity and impetuosity.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

impetuosity

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