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Meaning of Impulsive
Acting or done on impulse
Etymology of Impulsive
The word "impulsive" comes from the Latin "impulsus", meaning a driving or thrust, from "impellere", meaning to drive or thrust, which is a combination of "in-" (toward) and "pellere" (to drive)
Historically, the word has been used to describe actions or behaviors that are driven by instinct, emotion, or impulse, rather than by reason or deliberation
Synonyms
spontaneous
instinctive
impetuous
reckless
rash
hasty
hurried
precipitate
headlong
passionate
emotional
intuitive
uninhibited
unpremeditated
unplanned
unguarded
careless
thoughtless
irresponsible
frivolous
capricious
whimsical
fanciful
arbitrary
unpredictable
erratic
volatile
mercurial
changeable
flighty
scatterbrained
brainless
foolish
imprudent
incautious
ill-considered
ill-conceived
ill-advised
ill-judged
impromptu
extemporaneous
offhand
unreflecting
unthinking
unreasoned
unconsidered
unwary
unwatchful
inattentive
distracted
absent-minded
Definitions
- Acting or done on impulse, without forethought or deliberation
- * Having or showing a tendency to act on impulse, without considering the consequences
Usage Examples
- She has an impulsive nature and often acts on instinct without thinking things through
- * His impulsive decision to quit his job ended up being a huge mistake
- * The impulsive behavior of the crowd led to a chaotic and unpredictable situation
Antonyms
thoughtful
deliberate
cautious
careful
prudent
wise
considered
reflective
reasoned
intentional
purposeful
planned
premeditated
guarded
restrained
controlled
measured
calculated
rational
logical
methodical
systematic
organized
disciplined
self-controlled
level-headed
sober-minded
judicious
discerning