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Impetuous vs Unafraid - What's the difference?

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Impetuous is a related term of unafraid.


As adjectives the difference between impetuous and unafraid

is that impetuous is making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner while unafraid is not afraid.

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

    unafraid

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not afraid.

    • Synonyms

    * brave * courageous * fearless * heroic * intrepid