Impetuous

Acting quickly and without thinking carefully, often leading to mistakes or problems because you didn’t consider what might happen next.

Examples

• During the science fair, Jenna made an impetuous decision to change her project the night before, which led to a chaotic presentation that left her feeling unprepared and anxious.
• When Mark impulsively challenged his classmates to a race during gym class, he quickly regretted it as he realized he hadn’t trained for such a fast-paced competition.
• Samantha’s impetuous choice to adopt a puppy without considering the responsibilities involved resulted in unexpected challenges that she had to learn to manage.

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