Blind Impulse

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /blaɪnd ˈɪmpʌls/

Definitions of blind impulse

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 Sometimes we act on blind impulse without thinking.

A2 She followed her blind impulse and bought the first dress she saw.

B1 His decision to quit his job was driven by blind impulse.

B2 The criminal's actions seemed to be based on blind impulse rather than careful planning.

C1 It is important to control blind impulses in order to make rational decisions.

C2 Psychologists study the phenomenon of blind impulse to understand human behavior better.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

Example Sentences

A1 She made a decision based on blind impulse without thinking it through.

A2 His blind impulse to buy the expensive car without checking his finances led to financial trouble.

B1 The character in the story acted on blind impulse, which resulted in unforeseen consequences.

B2 The CEO's blind impulse to invest in the risky venture paid off in the end.

C1 Despite his reputation for being logical and rational, he occasionally acted on blind impulse.

C2 The politician's blind impulse to make a controversial statement without consulting his advisors caused a media frenzy.

Examples of blind impulse in a Sentence

formal He acted on blind impulse without considering the consequences.

informal She just followed her blind impulse and bought the dress without trying it on.

slang I don't know why I did it, must have been a blind impulse.

figurative Sometimes we are driven by blind impulses that we cannot control.

Grammatical Forms of blind impulse

plural

blind impulses

comparative

more blind

superlative

most blind

present tense

blinds impulses

future tense

will blind impulses

perfect tense

have blinded impulses

continuous tense

are blinding impulses

singular

blind impulse

positive degree

blind impulse

infinitive

to blind impulse

gerund

blinding impulse

participle

blinded impulse

Origin and Evolution of blind impulse

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'blind impulse' originated from the concept of an uncontrollable urge or instinct that is not guided by reason or conscious thought.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'blind impulse' has come to be associated with impulsive behavior driven by emotions rather than rational thinking.