Impulsive

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

Definitions of impulsive

adjective acting or done without forethought; characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion

Example Sentences

A1 She made an impulsive decision to buy the dress without trying it on.

A2 Tom's impulsive behavior often gets him into trouble with his friends.

B1 Her impulsive nature leads her to make snap judgments without thinking things through.

B2 Despite his impulsive tendencies, he is a successful entrepreneur who takes risks.

C1 The impulsive purchase of the expensive car was regretted once the buyer realized the financial implications.

C2 His impulsive actions have caused him to lose the trust of his colleagues and superiors.

Examples of impulsive in a Sentence

formal She often acted on impulsive decisions without considering the consequences.

informal He's so impulsive, always doing things without thinking first.

slang Don't be so impulsive, you'll regret it later.

figurative Her impulsive nature was like a wild fire, spreading quickly without control.

Grammatical Forms of impulsive

past tense

acted impulsively

plural

impulsives

comparative

more impulsive

superlative

most impulsive

present tense

acts impulsively

future tense

will act impulsively

perfect tense

has acted impulsively

continuous tense

is acting impulsively

singular

impulsive

positive degree

impulsive

infinitive

to act impulsively

gerund

acting impulsively

participle

impulsive

Origin and Evolution of impulsive

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'impulsive' originated from the Latin word 'impulsivus', which is derived from the verb 'impellere' meaning 'to push against'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that caused a physical force or push, the word 'impulsive' evolved over time to describe someone who acts suddenly without thinking.