How do you spell Impetuous?
Correct spelling
impetuous
Remember IMPETUS + OUS: the attack (impetus) becomes impetUOus
Why is impetuous spelled this way?
From Latin impetuosus, violent. IMPETUS (attack). Someone impetuous attacks without thinking — action that outruns consideration.
Common misspellings of impetuous
impetousimpetuosimpatuousimpetious
Example
His impetuous decision to quit his job without notice surprised everyone.