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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"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
Lutebemberwa and other animal activists in Uganda like Kakooza partially blame international donors for the suffering of dogs in Mityana's shelters, saying they often donate impulsively and without enough scrutiny.
From BBC ● May 3, 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
Elena assumes “an attitude of absolute detachment” after Lila impulsively steals the boy she loves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
On this day, impulsively, I fell in alongside her.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
