impulsivity

American  

[im-puhl-siv-i-tee] / ɪmˌpʌlˈsɪv ɪ ti /

Also impulsiveness

noun

1. the quality of being easily swayed by emotional or involuntary urges or by momentary desires, without weighing them rationally.

   Insufficient sleep may increase the potential for risk-taking by compromising decision-making and increasing impulsivity.

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Other Word Forms

• nonimpulsiveness noun
• nonimpulsivity noun

Etymology

Origin of impulsivity

impulsiv(e) ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

Impulsivity and ego, after all, are the enemies of sound financial management.

From MarketWatch

Impulsivity and ego are the enemies of sound financial management.

From MarketWatch

It is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can interfere with daily life, including school, work, and relationships.

From Science Daily

Antisocial personality disorder is often associated with impulsive and aggressive behavior; borderline personality disorder often shows up as instability in relationships, spiraling emotions and impulsivity; histrionic personality disorder results in dramatic emotional outbursts; and narcissistic personality disorder includes a lack of empathy for other people’s priorities and feelings coupled with grandiosity.

From MarketWatch

Dementia tends to be thought of mostly as a memory-loss disease, but there are many other aspects, including disorientation, difficulty balancing, poor coordination, trouble multitasking, confusion, wandering, apathy, irritability, impulsivity, poor judgment, and social inappropriateness.

From Slate