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impulsive
adjective(im-pul-sive)
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
Synonyms: capricious, whimsical,
impulsive
adjective(im-pul-sive)
having the power of driving or impelling
Synonyms: driving,
Examples:
An impulsive force.
impulsive
adjective(im-pul-sive)
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
Synonyms: brainish, hotheaded, impetuous, madcap, tearaway,
Examples:
Liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers.
impulsive
adjective(im-pul-sive)
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
Synonyms: unprompted,
Examples:
An impulsive gesture of affection.
impulsive
adjective(im-pul-sive)
without forethought
Examples:
Letting him borrow her car was an impulsive act that she immediately regretted.

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