impulsively
- a word derived from impulsive.
Example Sentences
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One day, I impulsively put aside the Substack scrolling, photo taking, music listening and navigating and tried an underused capacity of my mini computer: I phoned a friend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
She plays Anna, a young woman who impulsively crashes at a empty Italian villa by pretending to be the owner’s fiancée.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
You say your ailing, aging relative is no longer your problem and that they have acted impulsively and shown little gratitude for your past help.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026
Dr. Zamorano noted that the effect was strongest among the most devoted fans, whose self-regulatory systems temporarily failed when their team identity felt threatened -- explaining why some fans may react impulsively during high-stakes moments.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2025
And then, impulsively, admitting it for the first time: “I’m saying I don’t want to raise Gogol alone in this country. It’s not right. I want to go back.”
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
