impetuosity
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impetuosity (usually uncountable; plural impetuosities)
- The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner.
- 1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, Book IV, chapter xiii
- She had however another motive, beside her obedience, to accompany the old gentleman in the chase; for by her presence she hoped in some measure to restrain his impetuosity, and to prevent him from so frequently exposing his neck to the utmost hazard.
- 1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, Book IV, chapter xiii
- The condition or quality of being impetuous; fury; violence.
- Vehemence; furiousness of temper.
Translations [edit]
The quality of making rash decisions
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References [edit]
- impetuosity in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
