impetuosity

[ im-pech-oo-os-i-tee ]

noun

, plural im·pet·u·os·i·ties

1. the quality or condition of being impetuous.
2. an impetuous action.

Word History and Origins

Origin of impetuosity¹

1575–85; < Late Latin impetuōs ( us ) impetuous + -ity

Example Sentences

The Friar is equally alert to the danger inherent in such impetuosity: “They stumble that run fast,” he cautions as the lovers hurtle toward the abyss.

From New York Times

With her Royal Ballet picks, Osipova seemed to be highlighting the passion and impetuosity of her stage persona.

From New York Times

There is an electrifying, Beethoven-like impetuosity of development to it, but its intricate lines constantly sing out; the Staatskapelle’s musicians seem almost to be talking to one another, so communicative is their playing.

From New York Times

Put it down, perhaps, to the impetuosity of inexperience, and also to unawareness of a significant back problem, which Federer later detailed.

From BBC

“Because Anderson has not proved that the 1994 murders reflected youthful immaturity, impetuosity, or failure to appreciate risks and consequences, Washington’s constitution does not forbid his standard-range 61-year sentence,” Stephens wrote in the majority opinion.

From Seattle Times

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