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impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) — often with an unfortunate consequence
- they had gone through the subject again and again; and with the same steady conviction and affectionate counsel on Elinor's side, the same impetuous feelings and varying opinions on Marianne's, as before.Chapter 31 (2% in)
impetuous = impulsive (without much thought)
- Her narration was clear and simple; and though it could not be given without emotion, it was not accompanied by violent agitation, nor impetuous grief.Chapter 37 (35% in)
There are no more uses of "impetuous" in Sense and Sensibility.
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