Impetuousness

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪmpɛtʃwəsˈnɛs/

Impetuousness (noun)

  1. The quality of acting quickly without thinking enough, often causing mistakes or problems.
  2. A tendency to follow strong feelings or urges right away, with little control or planning.

Examples

  • Her impetuousness caused a quick decision without checking the facts.
  • His impetuousness led to rash choices that later needed fixing.