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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
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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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Bellingham, for all the impetuosity that could - and should - have seen him sent off on Monday, is a generational talent, while Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly has demonstrated he is a natural at this level.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

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

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2022

“On the other hand, his impetuosity makes him a lawyer’s nightmare and his overconfidence may lead him astray. Whoever questions him will encourage that,” the professor added.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2022

She looked at him with a sudden impetuosity.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie