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Impetuous vs Grumpy - What's the difference?

impetuous | grumpy |

As adjectives the difference between impetuous and grumpy

is that impetuous is making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner while grumpy is unhappy, dissatisfied and/or irritable.

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

    grumpy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Unhappy, dissatisfied and/or irritable.
    • Tommy feels grumpy today because his friend stole his ball.
    Michael Finnell was grumpy''', but became even '''grumpier when the Celtics lost.

    Synonyms

    * grouchy * surly * truculent