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

3. 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.

4. www.healthline.com › health › mental-healthImpulsive Behavior: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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   May 12, 2020 · Impulsive behavior can be part of an impulse control disorder or other mental health disorder but is not a disorder on its own. Some physical conditions can also cause impulsive behavior.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPULSIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › impulsiveIMPULSIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

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   3 days ago · If you describe someone as impulsive, you mean that they do things suddenly without thinking about them carefully first.

8. www.webmd.com › mental-health › what-is-impulsivityWhat is Impulsivity (Impulsive Behavior)? - WebMD

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   Dec 5, 2023 · Impulsivity is the main feature of some conditions. These conditions, called impulse control disorders, happen when you have frequent urges to behave in negative ways. Experts don’t know exactly ...

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIMPULSIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionimpulsive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Definition of impulsive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. 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.