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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 › english › impulsiveIMPULSIVE | 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 › impulsive-behaviorImpulsive Behavior: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline

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   May 12, 2020 · An impulsive behavior is when you act quickly with no thought to the consequences. There’s nothing on your mind beyond that exact moment. We all engage in impulsive behavior from time to time...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › impulsiveIMPULSIVE | 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.collinsdictionary.com › english › impulsiveIMPULSIVE 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.

7. 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.

8. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogHow to "STOP" Impulsive Behaviors | Psychology Today

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   Jan 11, 2024 · Do you struggle with intense emotions and impulsive behaviors? Try these two skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help reduce them.