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   impulsive

   /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. acting or done without forethought: "they'd married as impulsive teenagers" Similar impetuousspontaneoushastypassionateemotionaluninhibitedunrepressedabandonedrashrecklessfoolhardymadcapdevil-may-caredaredevilhot-headedwilddaringadventurousimpromptusnapspontaneousunpremeditatedspur-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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   IMPULSIVE definition: 1. showing behaviour in which you do things suddenly without any planning and without considering…. Learn more.

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   Sep 17, 2012 · The meaning of IMPULSIVE is arising from an impulse. How to use impulsive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Impulsive.

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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.

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

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPULSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought. an impulsive man. 2. based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneous. an impulsive kiss. 3. forceful, inciting, or impelling. 4. (of physical forces) acting for a short time; not continuous.

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   1. characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought: an impulsive man. 2. based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneous: an impulsive kiss. 3. forceful, inciting, or impelling. 4. (General Physics) (of physical forces) acting for a short time; not continuous. 5.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of impulsive – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   IMPULSIVE definition: Impulsive people do things suddenly, without planning or thinking carefully, but because they want…. Learn more.

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   impulsive. adjective. /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ (of people or their behavior) acting suddenly without thinking carefully about what might happen because of what you are doing synonym impetuous, rash an impulsive decision/gesture You're so impulsive! He has an impulsive nature. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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    characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought: an impulsive man. based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneous. forceful, inciting, or impelling. (of physical forces) acting for a short time; not continuous.

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    Impulsive definition: Having force or power to impel or incite; forceful.