- a variation of impulsivity.
impulsiveness
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of impulsiveness
First recorded in 1655–65; impulsive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Impulsiveness, for instance, is common among people with A.D.H.D., while hopelessness is often a precursor to depression.
From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2016
This impulse, antagonistic to Religion, manifests itself as Impulsiveness and Profligacy.
From Buchanan's Journal of Man, November 1887 Volume 1, Number 10 by Buchanan, Joseph R. (Joseph Rodes)
Yet even this term expresses too much for its average daily action, and Violence, Impulsiveness, or Vehemence would come nearer to expressing its ordinary manifestation.
From Buchanan's Journal of Man, March 1887 Volume 1, Number 2 by Buchanan, Joseph R. (Joseph Rodes)
Impulsiveness takes the place of vigour, and indicates the want of a vigorous grasp of the situation.
From Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) by Stephen, Leslie, Sir
Impulsiveness was a part of Teddy Maroon’s enthusiastic nature.
From The Story of the Rock by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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