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impetuosity

[/ɪmˌpɛtʃuˈɒsɪti/]
nounfeminine
impetuosidade
1. The quality of acting or moving with great force, violence, or sudden energy; impulsiveness
His impetuosity often got him into trouble at work.
Sua impetuosidade frequentemente o metia em problemas no trabalho.
2. Lack of careful thought; rashness or hasty behavior
The impetuosity of her decision led to regret.
A impetuosidade de sua decisão levou ao arrependimento.
Synonyms
impulsivenessrashnesshastevehemenceardorfervor
Antonyms
cautionprudencedeliberationthoughtfulnessrestraint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impetuosidade
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
impetuosidade
standard usage; may also use 'impulsividade'
São Paulo
impetuosidade
standard usage; formal contexts preferred
Portugal
impetuosidade
standard usage; less common than 'impulsividade' in contemporary speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

with impetuosity - com impetuosidade
act with impetuosity - agir com impetuosidade
overcome by impetuosity - dominado pela impetuosidade
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