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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner..
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.
Again his lordship began his long and deliberate perusal, while Henrietta watched the slow motion of his eyes with a degree of impetuosity she could scarcely repress.
Use impetuosity when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Impetuosity means The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner..
Common synonyms include impetuousness.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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.
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