Impulsive
adjective
Acting or done without thinking about the consequences, often with suddenness.
His impulsive nature tends to get him into trouble.
Often appears as...
- impulsive decision
- impulsive behavior
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Disapproving
adjective
Influenced by emotions or instincts rather than by rational or thought-out reasoning.
She tends to be impulsive, deciding to go on trips on a whim.
Often appears as...
- impulsive action
- impulsive purchase
adjective
In physics, relating to or produced by an impetus or an impulse.
The impulsive forces generated during the collision caused the car to roll over.
Often appears as...
- impulsive force
- impulsive response
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Technical
adjective
Acting or done without thinking about the consequences, often with suddenness.
His impulsive nature tends to get him into trouble.
Often appears as...
- impulsive decision
- impulsive behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Influenced by emotions or instincts rather than by rational or thought-out reasoning.
She tends to be impulsive, deciding to go on trips on a whim.
Often appears as...
- impulsive action
- impulsive purchase
adjective
In physics, relating to or produced by an impetus or an impulse.
The impulsive forces generated during the collision caused the car to roll over.
Often appears as...
- impulsive force
- impulsive response
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Awareness
Reflects lack of consideration for the aftermath of actions, which can seem daring or irresponsible.
His impulsive jump into the lake was admired by some and considered reckless by others.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Trigger
Actions are often triggered by strong feelings rather than careful thought.
Feeling offended, she made an impulsive comment that she later regretted.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpectedness
Impulsive actions are unpredictable and can surprise people who expect more deliberation.
She made an impulsive career change that no one saw coming.
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Awareness
Reflects lack of consideration for the aftermath of actions, which can seem daring or irresponsible.
His impulsive jump into the lake was admired by some and considered reckless by others.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Trigger
Actions are often triggered by strong feelings rather than careful thought.
Feeling offended, she made an impulsive comment that she later regretted.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpectedness
Impulsive actions are unpredictable and can surprise people who expect more deliberation.
She made an impulsive career change that no one saw coming.
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Awareness
Reflects lack of consideration for the aftermath of actions, which can seem daring or irresponsible.
His impulsive jump into the lake was admired by some and considered reckless by others.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Trigger
Actions are often triggered by strong feelings rather than careful thought.
Feeling offended, she made an impulsive comment that she later regretted.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpectedness
Impulsive actions are unpredictable and can surprise people who expect more deliberation.
She made an impulsive career change that no one saw coming.
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How a handful of tech...
If we could implant that more nuanced view of human nature in every design, would that be a step forward? Absolutely. I mean, I think right now it's as if all of our technology is basically only asking our lizard brain what's the best way to just impulsively get you to do the next tiniest thing with your time, instead of asking you in your life
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How to make jokes at a...
always trying to get rid of it you're losing these two gentlemen share in common they both wore sort of like loose and boxy outfits and I suspect it's because that's where they hide the dying dreams of their people now another common characteristic of skyress is that they indulge in impulsive acts right so
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Why school should start...
including reasoning, problem-solving and good judgment. In other words, the very type of brain activity that's responsible for reining in those impulsive and often risky behaviors that are so characteristic of adolescence and that are so terrifying to us parents of teenagers.
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History vs. Henry VIII -...
I beg to differ. This is a cruel, impulsive, and extravagant king who had as little regard for his people as he did for his six wives. Six wives? Your honor, Henry's first marriage was arranged for him when he was only a child.
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How China is changing...
but I think many in the audience had the same question that I had, which Is this kind of impulsive consumption both economically and environmentally sustainable over the longer term? And what is the total price to be paid
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Secrets of the mind and...
we would stop more often and consciously choose before acting on this impulsive, reactive beast inside of us? We can actually act more consciously if we keep in mind that we have the capacity to be influenced. Thank you.
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Philip Zimbardo: The...
Life is temptation. It's all about yielding, resisting, yes, no, now, later, impulsive, reflective, present focus and future focus. Promised virtues fall prey to the passions of the moment.
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How isolation fuels...
is completely, completely over the top. And in this state of hypersensitivity, our brains signal deep dissatisfaction. We become restless, irritable and impulsive.
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Eating Myself: Giant...
after a baby green iguana the iguana is fast twitchy highly mobile and impulsive the centipede is slower persistent hungry and strategic the centipede advances on
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Eating Myself PIPE National...
fast twitchy highly mobile and impulsive the centipede is slower persistent hungry and strategic the centipede advances on the iguana the iguana retreats the
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How a handful of tech...
If we could implant that more nuanced view of human nature in every design, would that be a step forward? Absolutely. I mean, I think right now it's as if all of our technology is basically only asking our lizard brain what's the best way to just impulsively get you to do the next tiniest thing with your time, instead of asking you in your life
Video examples
How to make jokes at a...
always trying to get rid of it you're losing these two gentlemen share in common they both wore sort of like loose and boxy outfits and I suspect it's because that's where they hide the dying dreams of their people now another common characteristic of skyress is that they indulge in impulsive acts right so
Video examples
Why school should start...
including reasoning, problem-solving and good judgment. In other words, the very type of brain activity that's responsible for reining in those impulsive and often risky behaviors that are so characteristic of adolescence and that are so terrifying to us parents of teenagers.
Video examples
History vs. Henry VIII -...
I beg to differ. This is a cruel, impulsive, and extravagant king who had as little regard for his people as he did for his six wives. Six wives? Your honor, Henry's first marriage was arranged for him when he was only a child.
Video examples
How China is changing...
but I think many in the audience had the same question that I had, which Is this kind of impulsive consumption both economically and environmentally sustainable over the longer term? And what is the total price to be paid
Video examples
Secrets of the mind and...
we would stop more often and consciously choose before acting on this impulsive, reactive beast inside of us? We can actually act more consciously if we keep in mind that we have the capacity to be influenced. Thank you.
Video examples
Philip Zimbardo: The...
Life is temptation. It's all about yielding, resisting, yes, no, now, later, impulsive, reflective, present focus and future focus. Promised virtues fall prey to the passions of the moment.
Video examples
How isolation fuels...
is completely, completely over the top. And in this state of hypersensitivity, our brains signal deep dissatisfaction. We become restless, irritable and impulsive.
Video examples
Eating Myself: Giant...
after a baby green iguana the iguana is fast twitchy highly mobile and impulsive the centipede is slower persistent hungry and strategic the centipede advances on
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Eating Myself PIPE National...
fast twitchy highly mobile and impulsive the centipede is slower persistent hungry and strategic the centipede advances on the iguana the iguana retreats the
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Park Bo-young
South Korean Actress
I'm not as careful as I look, which is why I choose not to do social media. It's really because I don't trust myself. I'm also very easily influenced by my feelings and will impulsively act on my emotions, which is another reason why I don't do social media.
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Sinead O'Connor
Irish Musician
When you're young, you don't really know quite what you're aiming at. You're very impulsive and acting on impulse, which is very important and valuable. But you're kind of swimming in a blind sea. When you get older, you have more of a sense of direction.
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Lucy Dacus
American Musician
I don't end up writing songs in my journals, but I'm sure that my ability to write songs has been helped by how consistently and impulsively I try to get my life into words through the journals.
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Lana Turner
American Actress
Since my life has been wayward and impulsive, always a search for something that is not there, and then disillusionment, I believe I need all the excuses I can make.
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Margaret Chase Smith
American Politician
One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking.
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Jordan Peterson
Canadian Psychologist
It's in responsibility that most people find the meaning that sustains them through life. It's not in happiness. It's not in impulsive pleasure.
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Ali Fazal
Indian Actor
I am very impulsive when it comes to experimenting with my looks and love playing with ideas by involving people from all walks of life.
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Paul Craig Roberts
American Economist
Washington's impulsive use of power is a danger to America and to the world.
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Mariette Hartley
American Actress
I'm impulsive, spontaneous; I have a joy in my life today that doesn't quit.
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Neil Strauss
American Author
While I am impulsive in many areas of my life, marriage is not one of them.
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Park Bo-young
South Korean Actress
I'm not as careful as I look, which is why I choose not to do social media. It's really because I don't trust myself. I'm also very easily influenced by my feelings and will impulsively act on my emotions, which is another reason why I don't do social media.
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Sinead O'Connor
Irish Musician
When you're young, you don't really know quite what you're aiming at. You're very impulsive and acting on impulse, which is very important and valuable. But you're kind of swimming in a blind sea. When you get older, you have more of a sense of direction.
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Lucy Dacus
American Musician
I don't end up writing songs in my journals, but I'm sure that my ability to write songs has been helped by how consistently and impulsively I try to get my life into words through the journals.
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Lana Turner
American Actress
Since my life has been wayward and impulsive, always a search for something that is not there, and then disillusionment, I believe I need all the excuses I can make.
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Margaret Chase Smith
American Politician
One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking.
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Jordan Peterson
Canadian Psychologist
It's in responsibility that most people find the meaning that sustains them through life. It's not in happiness. It's not in impulsive pleasure.
Quote examples
Ali Fazal
Indian Actor
I am very impulsive when it comes to experimenting with my looks and love playing with ideas by involving people from all walks of life.
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Paul Craig Roberts
American Economist
Washington's impulsive use of power is a danger to America and to the world.
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Mariette Hartley
American Actress
I'm impulsive, spontaneous; I have a joy in my life today that doesn't quit.
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Neil Strauss
American Author
While I am impulsive in many areas of my life, marriage is not one of them.
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