impulsive
Origin of impulsive
1synonym study For impulsive
Other words for impulsive
Other words from impulsive
- im·pul·sive·ly, adverb
- im·pul·siv·i·ty [im-puhl-siv-i-tee], /ɪmˌpʌlˈsɪv ɪ ti/, im·pul·sive·ness, noun
- non·im·pul·sive, adjective
- non·im·pul·sive·ly, adverb
- un·im·pul·sive, adjective
- un·im·pul·sive·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with impulsive
- 1. compulsive, impulsive
- 2. impetuous, impulsive
Words Nearby impulsive
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How to use impulsive in a sentence
Sometimes my best work will be rather spontaneous or impulsive.
What makes his decision seem impulsive and even dangerous is that Unity is still far short of becoming the kind of thoroughly tested and reliable vehicle that would be able to fly passengers on a regular schedule.
Richard Branson's Big Space D*ck Contest with Bezos is Reckless—and Potentially Deadly | Clive Irving | July 2, 2021 | The Daily BeastIn my highs, I was drinking compulsively and taking impulsive risks in the mountains as a coping strategy.
We Need to Talk About Mental Health in the Mountains | Drew Petersen | June 30, 2021 | Outside OnlineHer team uses computer games like this to measure how cautious or impulsive people are.
Search for ‘rewards’ is big driver in remodeling a teen’s brain | Silke Schmidt | April 22, 2021 | Science News For StudentsIt tries to exert self-control by tamping down the limbic system’s impulsive urges.
Teen depression linked to how the brain processes rewards | Alison Pearce Stevens | March 18, 2021 | Science News For Students
So, did Opperud make the plan and then get the impulsive Lane to come with him at the last second?
But Hezbollah has more pressing strategic imperatives today, and Nasrallah is not known as an impulsive leader.
Griffith is hardly alone amongst the lovelorn, impulsive, and unfortunately tattooed.
Melanie, Leave Antonio On Your Arm: The Emotional Politics of Tattoos | Lizzie Crocker | June 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs someone who spent time with him in his 2008 campaign put it, he would have been an impulsive, perilous president.
And while depression often keeps its victims from thinking clearly, the Internet encourages impulsive behavior.
More Shocking Than Online Suicides Are the Crowds Who Clamor to Watch | Caitlin Dickson | December 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn his childlike, impulsive fashion he had not thought of the future when he adopted Jean.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeEloquent in speech, warm-hearted and impulsive, he found it difficult to resist a joke, even at the expense of his friend.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowI made an impulsive forward movement, but Dr. Silence instantly dragged me back.
Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon BlackwoodThis habit is an outcome of our frank, impulsive character; but the Scotch would be slow in appreciating it.
Friend Mac Donald | Max O'RellIn their habits they resembled children, being sensitive and impulsive, fond of play, and very quick in their motions.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles Morris
British Dictionary definitions for impulsive
/ (ɪmˈpʌlsɪv) /
characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought: an impulsive man
based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneous: an impulsive kiss
forceful, inciting, or impelling
(of physical forces) acting for a short time; not continuous
(of a sound) brief, loud, and having a wide frequency range
Derived forms of impulsive
- impulsively, adverb
- impulsiveness, noun
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