impulsiveness

[ im-puhl-siv-nis ]

noun

1. a variant of impulsivity.

Other Words From

• non·im·pul·sive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of impulsiveness¹

First recorded in 1655–65; impulsive ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

After being ghosted by Claude, Eden discovers she is pregnant and for reasons that are never quite clear beyond her demonstrable wacky impulsiveness, decides to have the baby with the firm belief that Dawn will help her every step of the way.

From Los Angeles Times

They were moments that embodied the rebellion and impulsiveness that fuels the best popular music — be it hip-hop, rock, dance.

From Los Angeles Times

Written by Nick Shafir, “I.S.S” is more a chamber piece than an action movie, with a story that distills global issues into a miniature microcosm, drawing on deeply human emotions to motivate the characters: love, fear, impulsiveness, bravery.

From Los Angeles Times

“It is a philosophy and methodology that provides us with the courage, the strategy, the discipline to control our impulsiveness, our need for vindictiveness and vengeance, a philosophy to resist injustice with a love-centered way,” she said.

From Seattle Times

Symptoms include restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and impulsiveness, which may evolve with age.

From BBC