How do you use "impetuous" in a sentence?

In an impetuous moment, he resigned from the board without having secured another position or consulted his family. The general's impetuous advance left his flanks dangerously exposed and cost him the battle. She recognised her impetuous nature as both her greatest strength and her most persistent vulnerability.

impetuous

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Meaning: Acting quickly and without careful thought or consideration; driven by sudden passion or impulse rather than measured judgement.

冲动的，鲁莽行事的；受突发激情或冲动驱使而非经过深思熟虑的。

Que actúa con rapidez y sin reflexión; impulsado por una pasión o un impulso repentinos más que por un juicio mesurado.

慎重な考慮なしに素早く行動する。冷静な判断よりも突然の情熱や衝動に駆られる。

신중한 사고나 숙고 없이 빠르게 행동하는. 차분한 판단보다는 갑작스러운 열정이나 충동에 이끌린.

Impetuous describes both people and their actions. It implies a rush of energy and emotion that overrides caution — not necessarily destructive, but often leading to regret. The tone is sometimes indulgent (the impetuousness of youth) and sometimes critical (an impetuous decision that cost millions). The word is more literary than 'impulsive' and carries a stronger sense of passionate force. The noun form is 'impetuosity.' It collocates with 'impetuous decision,' 'impetuous youth,' 'impetuous nature,' and 'somewhat impetuous.'

'impetuous'既可形容人也可形容行为。它暗示一股压倒谨慎的能量和情感——不一定具有破坏性，但往往导致后悔。其语气有时是宽容的（年轻人的冲动），有时是批评性的（一个代价高昂的鲁莽决定）。该词比'impulsive'更具文学性，并且带有更强的激情力量感。名词形式为'impetuosity'。常见搭配有'impetuous decision'、'impetuous youth'、'impetuous nature'和'somewhat impetuous'。

Impetuous describe tanto a personas como a sus acciones. Implica una oleada de energía y emoción que anula la cautela, no necesariamente destructiva pero a menudo seguida de arrepentimiento. El tono es a veces indulgente (la impetuosidad de la juventud) y a veces crítico (una decisión impetuosa que costó millones). La palabra es más literaria que 'impulsive' y transmite un sentido más acusado de fuerza pasional. El sustantivo correspondiente es 'impetuosity.' Se combina con 'impetuous decision,' 'impetuous youth,' 'impetuous nature' y 'somewhat impetuous.'

「impetuous」は人とその行動の両方を形容する。注意深さを圧倒するようなエネルギーと感情の奔出を暗示する。必ずしも破壊的ではないが、しばしば後悔につながる。語調は時に寛容で（若さゆえの衝動性）、時に批判的である（数百万の損失をもたらした性急な判断）。「impulsive」よりも文語的であり、情熱的な力のニュアンスがより強い。名詞形は「impetuosity」である。「impetuous decision」「impetuous youth」「impetuous nature」「somewhat impetuous」と共起する。

impetuous는 사람과 그 행동 모두를 묘사한다. 주의를 압도하는 에너지와 감정의 분출을 의미하며, 반드시 파괴적이지는 않지만 종종 후회로 이어진다. 어조는 때로 관대하고(젊음의 성급함), 때로 비판적이다(수백만의 손실을 초래한 성급한 결정). 이 단어는 'impulsive'보다 더 문학적이며 열정적 힘의 감각이 더 강하다. 명사형은 'impetuosity'이다. 'impetuous decision,' 'impetuous youth,' 'impetuous nature,' 'somewhat impetuous' 등과 함께 사용된다.

Examples

In an impetuous moment, he resigned from the board without having secured another position or consulted his family.
在一时冲动之下，他从董事会辞职，既没有找好下一份工作，也没有与家人商量。
En un arrebato impetuoso, dimitió de la junta sin haberse asegurado otro puesto ni haber consultado a su familia.
衝動的な瞬間に、彼は次の職も確保せず家族にも相談せずに取締役会を辞任した。
충동적인 순간에 그는 다른 직위도 확보하지 않고 가족과 상의도 하지 않은 채 이사회를 사임했다.
The general's impetuous advance left his flanks dangerously exposed and cost him the battle.
这位将军贸然推进，使侧翼暴露在危险之中，最终导致了这场战役的失败。
El avance impetuoso del general dejó sus flancos peligrosamente expuestos y le costó la batalla.
将軍の性急な進軍は側面を危険にさらし、その戦いの敗北を招いた。
장군의 성급한 진격은 측면을 위험하게 노출시켰고, 그 전투의 패배를 초래했다.
She recognised her impetuous nature as both her greatest strength and her most persistent vulnerability.
她承认自己冲动的性格既是她最大的优势，也是她最持久的弱点。
Reconocía que su naturaleza impetuosa era a la vez su mayor fortaleza y su vulnerabilidad más persistente.
彼女は自分の衝動的な性格が最大の強みであると同時に、最も根深い弱点でもあることを認識していた。
그녀는 자신의 충동적인 성격이 최대의 강점이자 가장 뿌리 깊은 약점이기도 하다는 것을 인식하고 있었다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: literary, academic, media

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French impetueux, from Late Latin impetuosus, from Latin impetus meaning 'attack, force, rush,' from impetere (to attack), from in- (towards) and petere (to seek, aim at). Entered English in the late 14th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal