Gratuitous vs Impetuous - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between gratuitous and impetuous

is that gratuitous is given freely; unearned while impetuous is making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.

(en adjective)

Given freely; unearned.

Not called for by the circumstances; uncalled-for; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; unjustified.

gratuitous violence

* unjustified * groundless * baseless * unfounded * unnecessary

* onerous

* gratuitousness * gratuitous praise * gratuitous violence

* superfluous

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(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

* impulsive * hasty * rash * hotheaded