SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
impulsive
adjective
Acting on a sudden urge without much prior consideration.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Acting on sudden urges
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Usage distinction
Return to topSpontaneous can be positive; impulsive often points to action taken without considering consequences.
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See impulsive in use
An impulsive purchase left little room in the project budget.
An impulsive decision led a club member to press a bold pattern into a wet bowl the moment an idea occurred, without considering how it would fit the design.
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