impulsive

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
US: /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

  1. Acting or tending to act suddenly and without careful thought.

    1. She is an impulsive person.
    2. He made an impulsive decision to quit his job, which he now regrets.

  2. Characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion.

    1. The music had an impulsive beat.
    2. Her impulsive nature often led her into exciting, yet unpredictable, situations.

Synonyms

rash impetuous spontaneous
impulsive adverb

  1. In an impulsive manner; suddenly and without much thought.

    1. He bought the car impulsive.
    2. She acted impulsive, regretting her words almost as soon as she spoke.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impulsive" in English means: Acting or tending to act suddenly and without careful thought., Characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion..

The phonetic transcription of "impulsive" is /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ in British English and /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impulsive": rash, impetuous, spontaneous.

Example usage of "impulsive": "She is an impulsive person.". More examples on the page.