impulsiveness
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- nonimpulsiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of impulsiveness
First recorded in 1655–65; impulsive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“But then Tracy came up with this idea: What if Malcolm had a daughter who was completely like him, the same personality and impulsiveness? That would suck,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
They worked with Tyrell on how to control his anger and impulsiveness and how to talk with people and trust them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
It captures the swagger, charisma and impulsiveness with which Godard convinced financial backers and Hollywood starlet Jean Seberg to make a debut feature that had neither a script nor a workable filming schedule.
From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025
Symptoms include restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and impulsiveness, which may evolve with age.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023
We’d surrendered to the idea that there was no longer room for impulsiveness and whimsy in our own lives.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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