impulsiveness
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of impulsiveness
First recorded in 1655–65; impulsive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Many German commanders, Mr. Hargreaves reveals, felt Rommel favored “speed first, not safety,” and Rommel’s impulsiveness “frequently bordered on recklessness.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
“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
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
What really scares me is what they might do to my mother and Prim, how my family might suffer now because of my impulsiveness.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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