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   Im·pul·sive

   /imˈpəlsiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. acting or done without forethought: "they had married as young impulsive teenagers" Similar impetuousspontaneoushastypassionateemotionaluninhibitedunrepressedabandonedrashrecklessfoolhardymadcapdevil-may-caredaredevilhotheadedwilddaringadventurousimpromptusnapspontaneousunpremeditatedspur-of-the-momentextemporaneousimpetuousprecipitatehastyheadlongrashrecklessincautiousimprudentinjudicioussuddenquickill-consideredill-thought-outunplannedthoughtlessunthinkingOpposite cautiouspremeditated
   • 2. acting as an impulse: "the approaching waves contain an impulsive component"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘tending to impel’): from French impulsif, -ive or late Latin impulsivus, from Latin impuls- ‘driven onwards’ (see impulse). impulsive (sense 1) dates from the mid 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. impulsiveness noun
   • 2. impulsivity noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › impulsiveImpulsive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of IMPULSIVE is arising from an impulse. How to use impulsive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Impulsive.

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   IMPULSIVE definition: 1. showing behaviour in which you do things suddenly without any planning and without considering…. Learn more.

4. www.healthline.com › impulsive-behaviorImpulsive Behavior: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline

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   May 12, 2020 · An impulsive behavior is when you act quickly with no thought to the consequences. There’s nothing on your mind beyond that exact moment.

5. www.webmd.com › mental-health › what-is-impulsivityImpulsivity (Impulsive Behavior): Symptoms, causes and ...

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   Dec 5, 2023 · Impulsivity is the tendency to act without thinking. For example, you might blurt something out, buy something on a whim, or run across the street without looking. Impulsivity isn’t the...

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › impulsiveImpulsive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If someone is impulsive, it means that they act on instinct, without thinking decisions through. If you worked for an entire year to save money for a car and then suddenly decided to spend it all on a diamond tiara instead, that would be an impulsive purchase.

7. www.verywellhealth.com › impulsivity-5270462Impulsivity: What Causes It and How to Control It

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   Feb 16, 2024 · Impulsivity describes behaviors that are associated with a lack of control, such as acting without considering consequences and sensation seeking. Impulsive behavior can be a symptom of a condition like ADHD or bipolar disorder.

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   Impulsive definition: actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses. See examples of IMPULSIVE used in a sentence.