Impetuous
Impetuous adjective - Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation.
Wayward and impetuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wayward" instead an adjective "Impetuous".
Nearby Words: impetuosity, impetuously
Wayward
Wayward adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
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