Impulsive

/ɪmˈpʌl.sɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Acting or done without forethought; impetuous.

His impulsive decision to buy a new car left him in debt.

Characterized by a tendency to act on a whim.

She has an impulsive nature, often making spontaneous travel plans.

Sudden and rash; lacking careful consideration.

His impulsive behavior got him into trouble at work.

Driven by emotional reasoning rather than logical thought.

In an impulsive moment, she confessed her feelings to him.

From Latin 'impulsivus', meaning 'to push or impel' or 'to drive forward'.

impulsive behavior

Action taken without careful consideration.

act on impulse

To do something based on immediate instinct or desire rather than careful thought.

impulse

A sudden strong desire to act.

impulsivity

The tendency to act on impulse.

Quick to act without thinking.

He's so spontaneous, always making impulsive plans that change at the last minute.

Doing things on a whim.

Don't be too impulsive; sometimes it's better to pause and think things over.