Difference between Tearaway and Impetuous

What is the difference between Tearaway and Impetuous?

Tearaway as a noun is an impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead. while Impetuous as an adjective is making arbitrary decisions, esp. in an impulsive and forceful manner.

Tearaway

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead.

Impetuous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Making arbitrary decisions, esp. in an impulsive and forceful manner.Characterized by sudden and violent force.

Example sentence: When I first went to work... I had over me an impetuous, hustling man. It was necessary for me to be up to the top notch to give satisfaction. I worked faster than I otherwise would have done, and to him I attribute the impetus that I acquired.

We hope you now know whether to use Tearaway or Impetuous in your sentence.

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