impulsive

CEFRC1

/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Acting suddenly without thinking about results.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.

Examples

  • Doing that was a very impulsive thing to do.

  • Tom is an impulsive buyer.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
4
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of a force, acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous.

  2. Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.

More examples

In context

  • Tom is a little impulsive, isn't he?

  • Poor men! poor papers! We and they / Do some impulsive force obey.

  • my heart, impulsive and wayward

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from Middle French impulsif, from Latin impulsivus.