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- Dictionaryimpulsive/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
adjective
- 1. acting or done without forethought: "they'd married as impulsive teenagers" Similar Opposite
- 2. acting as an impulse: "the approaching waves contain an impulsive component"
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Impulsive means acting or done suddenly without any planning or consideration of the results. See how to use this word in sentences and learn related words and phrases.
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.
Impulsive means acting or tending to act on impulse, or resulting from a sudden impulse. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and medical and kids definitions of impulsive.
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.
Impulsive means doing things suddenly without thinking carefully first. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of impulsive in British and American English.
Impulsive means acting on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought. It can also mean forceful, inciting, or impelling. See the origin, history, and usage of the word impulsive.
Impulsive means acting suddenly without thinking carefully about what might happen. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, pronunciation, pictures and example sentences.
Impulsive means doing things suddenly without thinking carefully first. Learn more about this word, its pronunciation, collocations, and grammar insights from Collins dictionary.
Impulsive means doing things without thinking first, often with positive or negative consequences. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of impulsive from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.
Impulsive means acting or likely to act on impulse, without thinking or planning ahead. Learn more about the synonyms, antonyms, origin and examples of impulsive from YourDictionary.
