impulsive

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

Adjective

impulsive

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

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

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

   • my heart, impulsive and wayward

3. (mechanics) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous – said of forces.

Related terms

• impulse
• impulsion
• impulsively
• impulsiveness
• impulsor

Translations

• Portuguese: impulsivo, impelente, impulsor
• Russian: импульси́вный
• Spanish: impulsivo

Translations

• German: impulsiv
• Portuguese: impulsivo
• Russian: импульси́вный

Translations

• German: impulsiv
• Portuguese: impulsivo

Noun

impulsive (plural impulsives)

1. That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.
2. One whose behaviour or personality is characterized by being impulsive.

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