impulsiveness

American  

[im-puhl-siv-nis] / ɪmˈpʌl sɪv nɪs /

noun

1. a variant of impulsivity.

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Other Word Forms

• nonimpulsiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of impulsiveness

First recorded in 1655–65; impulsive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neuro-developmental condition which often causes impulsiveness and inattention.

From BBC

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

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

They were moments that embodied the rebellion and impulsiveness that fuels the best popular music — be it hip-hop, rock, dance.

From Los Angeles Times

Symptoms include restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and impulsiveness, which may evolve with age.

From BBC