impetuous /imˈpɛt͡ʃuəs/ adjective2 •Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.But it was natural, that the impetuous, restless young artist should incline more to excess of strength than of delicacy in his playing. — 1880 •Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.[…]and the Thunder, / Wing'd with red Lightning and impetuous rage, / Perhaps hath spent his shafts […] — 1667 formsmore impetuous · most impetuous