Definition of impulsive

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  • impulsive is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • impulsive is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
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Definition of impulsive

  • determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. capricious
    2. whimsical
  • having the power of driving or impelling (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an impulsive force

    Synonyms

    1. driving
  • characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation (adjective)

    Examples

    1. liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers

    Synonyms

    1. brainish
    2. hotheaded
    3. impetuous
    4. madcap
    5. tearaway
  • proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an impulsive gesture of affection

    Synonyms

    1. unprompted
  • without forethought (adjective)

    Examples

    1. letting him borrow her car was an impulsive act that she immediately regretted

See definition of impulsive in Merriam Webster