Impulsive: meaning, definitions and examples
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impulsive
[ ɪmˈpʌlsɪv ]
behavior
Acting or done without forethought. Showing behavior characterized by little or no forethought or consideration of the consequences.
Synonyms
hasty, rash, reckless, spontaneous
Examples of usage
- He tends to make impulsive decisions without thinking about the consequences.
- Her impulsive behavior often leads to regret.
emotion
Acting or done without control. Showing behavior characterized by sudden and forceful emotion or passion.
Synonyms
impetuous, passionate, spontaneous
Examples of usage
- She made an impulsive purchase when she saw the sale.
- His impulsive outburst startled everyone in the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "impulsive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impulsivo
🇮🇳 आवेगशील (āvegaśīl)
🇩🇪 impulsiv
🇮🇩 impulsif
🇺🇦 імпульсивний
🇵🇱 impulsywny
🇯🇵 衝動的な (shōdō-teki na)
🇫🇷 impulsif
🇪🇸 impulsivo
🇹🇷 dürtüsel
🇰🇷 충동적인 (chungdongjeog-in)
🇸🇦 مندفع (mundaafiʿ)
🇨🇿 impulzivní
🇸🇰 impulzívny
🇨🇳 冲动的 (chōngdòng de)
🇸🇮 impulziven
🇮🇸 hvatvís
🇰🇿 импульсивті
🇬🇪 იმპულსური (imp'ulsuri)
🇦🇿 impulsiv
🇲🇽 impulsivo
Word origin
The word 'impulsive' originated from the Latin word 'impulsivus', meaning 'having the quality of impelling or urging on'. The concept of impulsivity has been studied in psychology and neuroscience to understand the tendency to act on a whim, without consideration of the consequences. Impulsive behavior can be influenced by various factors, including emotional state, environmental cues, and individual differences in self-control.
See also: impulsively, impulsiveness.