Today's Word "impetuous"
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impetuous \im-PECH-oo-uhs\ (adjective) - 1 : Characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion; impulsive and passionate. 2 : Having or marked by violent force.
"Carlyle's impetuous nature was much derided by the research and development department, as he would often have them change packaging or concepts on new products after they had already begun to be produced."
Middle English, violent, from Old French impetueux, from Late Latin impetuosus, from Latin impetus, impetus.
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