adj
impulsive
ihm-PUHL-sihv
adj
1
Acting suddenly on urges or feelings, without thinking things through first.
"His impulsive decision to buy the car surprised everyone."
"She's known for being impulsive, always changing plans at the last minute."
How to Use Impulsive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishQuick to act on a whim, without stopping to think about consequences.
Common pairings
impulsive decision
impulsive behaviour
impulsive spending
Word Forms
more impulsive comparative, impulsives plural, most impulsive superlative
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Etymology
From Middle French impulsif, from Latin impulsivus.