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Flighty vs Impetuous - What's the difference?

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Flighty is a related term of impetuous.


As adjectives the difference between flighty and impetuous

is that flighty is given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions while impetuous is making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.

flighty

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions.

    • impetuous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
  • * 1880 , John Weeks Moore, Complete Encyclopaedia of Music , "":
    • But it was natural, that the impetuous , restless young artist should incline more to excess of strength than of delicacy in his playing.
  • Characterized by sudden and violent force.
  • * 1794 , :
    • He stands, and views in the faint rays
    Far, far below, the torrent's rising surge,
    And listens to the wild impetuous roar

    Synonyms

    * impulsive * hasty * rash * hotheaded