Impulsive
Acting or done on impulse; driven by sudden desires or feelings without careful thought or consideration of consequences.
adjectiveImpulsive
Acting or done on impulse; driven by sudden desires or feelings without careful thought or consideration of consequences.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine youβre browsing a store online. A flashy gadget pops up, you click 'buy now' and order it within seconds, without checking the price or your budget.
Sounds Like
im-PUL-siv, IPA: ΙͺmΛpΚlsΙͺv
Looks Like
Looks like 'impulse' with the -ive suffix
Remember This
Impulsive describes actions taken quickly and without planning. It often carries a negative tone in writing, suggesting a lack of forethought; the opposite is deliberate decision-making.
Other Forms
Connect With
spontaneous, rash, impetuous, reckless, hasty, impulsively
Note
Common collocations include 'impulsive decision,' 'impulsive buy,' and 'impulsive behavior.' To form related words, use impulsiveness (noun) and impulsively (adverb).