All 6 Uses of
impetuous
in
Nicholas Nickleby
- He is a young man of an impetuous temper and of little or no experience; and I saw no reason why such a hero should be lifted out of nature.†
Chpt Pref.
- 'Hear me speak,' said Newman, planting himself before his impetuous young friend.†
Chpt 15
- He is an impetuous youth.
Chpt 30 *impetuous = impulsive
- 'Is she quite recovered?' said Nicholas, impetuously.†
Chpt 40
- His features presented the remains of a handsome countenance, but one in which the embers of strong and impetuous passions were easier to be traced than any expression which would have rendered a far plainer face much more prepossessing.†
Chpt 46
- The people fell back, scarce wondering more at what had just occurred, than at the excitement and impetuosity of him who spoke.†
Chpt 54
Definition:
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(impetuous as in: an impetuous decision) impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) -- often with an unfortunate consequence