impulsive
adjective
actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses.
impulsively
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a word derived from
impulsive.
Example Sentences
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They may act impulsively, be manipulative, or even outright lie to advance their careers - but how can you tell the difference between an unpleasant co-worker and someone displaying psychopathic traits?
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
If you routinely misread or ignore social cues — or tend to act impulsively — that’s a potential red flag.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
"This suggests they were not acting more impulsively but rather were engaging in more effective risk-taking," explained Armony.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
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
“It seemed Mr. Lewis impulsively spoke out in anger and frustration. In a case like Khalil’s, I would much rather that you spoke out in a more deliberate and planned way.”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
