impulsive

[ im-puhl-siv ]

/ ɪmˈpʌl sɪv /

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adjective

actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.

having the power or effect of impelling; characterized by impulsion: impulsive forces.

inciting to action: the impulsive effects of a revolutionary idea.

Mechanics. (of forces) acting momentarily; not continuous.

Origin of impulsive

First recorded in 1375–1425 for an earlier sense; 1545–55 for current senses; late Middle English impulsif, from Medieval Latin impulsīvus; see origin at impulse, -ive

SYNONYMS FOR impulsive

1 rash, quick, hasty.

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synonym study for impulsive

1. See impetuous.

OTHER WORDS FROM impulsive

im·pul·sive·ly, adverbim·pul·sive·ness, im·pul·siv·i·ty, nounnon·im·pul·sive, adjectivenon·im·pul·sive·ly, adverb

non·im·pul·sive·ness, nounun·im·pul·sive, adjectiveun·im·pul·sive·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH impulsive

1. compulsive, impulsive 2. impetuous, impulsive (see synonym study at impetuous)

Words nearby impulsive

impulse, impulse buying, impulse control disorder, impulse turbine, impulsion, impulsive, impulsive obsession, impundulu, impunity, impure, impure flutter

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Example sentences from the Web for impulsive

So, did Opperud make the plan and then get the impulsive Lane to come with him at the last second?
How To Plan A Jailbreak|Seth Ferranti|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But Hezbollah has more pressing strategic imperatives today, and Nasrallah is not known as an impulsive leader.
Hezbollah Talks Big but Bows Out of the Gaza War|Jamie Dettmer|July 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Griffith is hardly alone amongst the lovelorn, impulsive, and unfortunately tattooed.
Melanie, Leave Antonio On Your Arm: The Emotional Politics of Tattoos|Lizzie Crocker|June 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As someone who spent time with him in his 2008 campaign put it, he would have been an impulsive, perilous president.
Obama’s All Eisenhower On Russia|Robert Shrum|March 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I think that Michael would hate to be falsely remembered as perfect in retrospect—he was mercurial, impulsive, and intense.
Michael Hastings, R.I.P.|John Avlon|June 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
That she was beautiful, impulsive, barely two years older than Emil, these facts had had no weight with Alexandra.
O Pioneers!|Willa Cather
She was amused at his impulsive eagerness, and smiled, partly perhaps with an idea of putting him at his ease.
Captain Mansana and Mother's Hands|Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson
What does Lynette represent in her impulsive and persistent opposition to Gareth?
Teachers' Outlines for Studies in English|Gilbert Sykes Blakely
She was warm-hearted, impulsive, and quick to show gratitude.
The Living Link|James De Mille
For two months Tommy possessed his impulsive soul in patience.
The Lamp in the Desert|Ethel M. Dell

British Dictionary definitions for impulsive

impulsive

/ (ɪmˈpʌlsɪv) /

adjective

characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thoughtan impulsive man

based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneousan impulsive kiss

forceful, inciting, or impelling

(of physical forces) acting for a short time; not continuous

(of a sound) brief, loud, and having a wide frequency range

Derived forms of impulsive

impulsively, adverbimpulsiveness, noun

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Medical definitions for impulsive

impulsive

[ ĭm-pŭl′sĭv ]

adj.

Inclined or tending to act on impulse rather than thought.

Motivated by or resulting from impulse.

Other words from impulsive

im•pul′sive•ness null n.

单词	impulsive
释义	impulsive [ im-puhl-siv ] / ɪmˈpʌl sɪv / SEE SYNONYMS FOR impulsive ON THESAURUS.COM adjective actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child. having the power or effect of impelling; characterized by impulsion: impulsive forces. inciting to action: the impulsive effects of a revolutionary idea. Mechanics. (of forces) acting momentarily; not continuous. Origin of impulsive First recorded in 1375–1425 for an earlier sense; 1545–55 for current senses; late Middle English impulsif, from Medieval Latin impulsīvus; see origin at impulse, -ive SYNONYMS FOR impulsive 1 rash, quick, hasty. SEE SYNONYMS FOR impulsive ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for impulsive 1. See impetuous. OTHER WORDS FROM impulsive im·pul·sive·ly, adverbim·pul·sive·ness, im·pul·siv·i·ty, nounnon·im·pul·sive, adjectivenon·im·pul·sive·ly, adverb non·im·pul·sive·ness, nounun·im·pul·sive, adjectiveun·im·pul·sive·ly, adverb WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH impulsive 1. compulsive, impulsive 2. impetuous, impulsive (see synonym study at impetuous) Words nearby impulsive impulse, impulse buying, impulse control disorder, impulse turbine, impulsion, impulsive, impulsive obsession, impundulu, impunity, impure, impure flutter Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for impulsive So, did Opperud make the plan and then get the impulsive Lane to come with him at the last second? How To Plan A Jailbreak\|Seth Ferranti\|September 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But Hezbollah has more pressing strategic imperatives today, and Nasrallah is not known as an impulsive leader. Hezbollah Talks Big but Bows Out of the Gaza War\|Jamie Dettmer\|July 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Griffith is hardly alone amongst the lovelorn, impulsive, and unfortunately tattooed. Melanie, Leave Antonio On Your Arm: The Emotional Politics of Tattoos\|Lizzie Crocker\|June 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As someone who spent time with him in his 2008 campaign put it, he would have been an impulsive, perilous president. Obama’s All Eisenhower On Russia\|Robert Shrum\|March 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I think that Michael would hate to be falsely remembered as perfect in retrospect—he was mercurial, impulsive, and intense. Michael Hastings, R.I.P.\|John Avlon\|June 19, 2013\|DAILY BEAST That she was beautiful, impulsive, barely two years older than Emil, these facts had had no weight with Alexandra. O Pioneers!\|Willa Cather She was amused at his impulsive eagerness, and smiled, partly perhaps with an idea of putting him at his ease. Captain Mansana and Mother's Hands\|Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson What does Lynette represent in her impulsive and persistent opposition to Gareth? Teachers' Outlines for Studies in English\|Gilbert Sykes Blakely She was warm-hearted, impulsive, and quick to show gratitude. The Living Link\|James De Mille For two months Tommy possessed his impulsive soul in patience. The Lamp in the Desert\|Ethel M. Dell British Dictionary definitions for impulsive impulsive / (ɪmˈpʌlsɪv) / adjective characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thoughtan impulsive man based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneousan impulsive kiss forceful, inciting, or impelling (of physical forces) acting for a short time; not continuous (of a sound) brief, loud, and having a wide frequency range Derived forms of impulsive impulsively, adverbimpulsiveness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to impulsive impetuous, offhand, hasty, violent, abrupt, instinctive, passionate, spontaneous, ad-lib, automatic, careless, devil-may-care, emotional, extemporaneous, flaky, headlong, intuitive, involuntary, mad, precipitate Medical definitions for impulsive impulsive [ ĭm-pŭl′sĭv ] adj. Inclined or tending to act on impulse rather than thought. Motivated by or resulting from impulse. Other words from impulsive im•pul′sive•ness null n. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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impulsive

adjective

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adjective

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adj.

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