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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPULSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Impulsive means acting or done suddenly without any planning or consideration of the results. See the definition, pronunciation, synonyms, antonyms and usage examples of impulsive in different contexts.

   • English (US)

     IMPULSIVE meaning: 1. showing behaviour in which you do...

   • Impulsive: Portuguese Translation

     impulsive translate: impulsivo. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Impulsive in Spanish

     IMPULSIVE translate: impulsivo, impulsivo/iva...

   • Impulsive in Arabic

     IMPULSIVE translate: طائش / مُنْدَفِع. Learn more in the...

   • Traditional

     IMPULSIVE translate: 衝動的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Simplified

     IMPULSIVE translate: 冲动的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Translate English to Italian

     impulsive translate: impulsivo, impulsivo. Learn more in the...

   • Impulsive in Korean

     impulsive translate: 충동적인. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. 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.

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

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   Impulsive means acting or tending to act on impulse, without deliberation or judgment. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and medical and kids definitions of impulsive.

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

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   Impulsive means doing things suddenly without thinking carefully first. It can also mean based on emotional impulses or whims, or acting briefly and as a result of impulse. See more meanings, synonyms, examples and translations of impulsive.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › impulsiveImpulsive - definition of impulsive by The Free Dictionary

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   Impulsive means acting on sudden desires or impulses without careful thought. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of impulsive and related words in English and Spanish.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › impulsiveimpulsive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Impulsive means acting suddenly without thinking carefully about what might happen. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, collocations and pronunciation tips from Oxford.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPULSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Impulse is a noun that means a sudden strong wish to do something, a short electrical signal, or a force behind something. Learn how to use impulse in different contexts and find related words and phrases.