Impulsed: meaning, definitions and examples
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impulsed
[ ɪmˈpʌlst ]
emotional reaction
To be impulsed refers to being driven by sudden urges or emotional reactions rather than reasoned thought. This often leads individuals to make hasty decisions or act without considering the consequences. The term is often used to illustrate how feelings can spur actions that one might not normally take. It is associated with spontaneity and a lack of restraint.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She impulsed him to make a decision quickly.
- He impulsed his choice based on a fleeting emotion.
- They were impulsed into action by the unexpected news.
Translations
Translations of the word "impulsed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impulsionado
🇮🇳 प्रेरित
🇩🇪 angeregt
🇮🇩 terangsang
🇺🇦 импульсований
🇵🇱 impulsowany
🇯🇵 インパルスを受けた
🇫🇷 impulsé
🇪🇸 impulsado
🇹🇷 itilen
🇰🇷 자극된
🇸🇦 مدفوع
🇨🇿 impulzovaný
🇸🇰 impulzovaný
🇨🇳 受激的
🇸🇮 impulzivan
🇮🇸 hreyfður
🇰🇿 импульс алған
🇬🇪 იმპულსური
🇦🇿 təsir edən
🇲🇽 impulsado
Etymology
The word 'impulse' comes from the Latin 'impulsus', which is the past participle of 'impellere', meaning 'to push or drive'. The roots 'in-' (meaning 'in, on') and 'pellere' (meaning 'to push') combine to convey the idea of being pushed or driven. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the physical and psychological aspects of sudden urges, which can prompt immediate action. The incorporation of this term into English dates back to the 14th century, where it initially described a mechanical force before expanding to include the mental processes behind decisions and behavior. 'Impulsed' as a verb form signifies the application of this concept to actions influenced by immediate thought or feeling.