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Impulsive

Definition

(formal) Acting or done on impulse, without careful thought or consideration; spontaneous and often reckless. Typically collocates with 'decision', 'action', 'behaviour', 'personality'.

Example Sentences

1The impulsive decision to quit her job without another offer in hand left her financially strained for months.
2Is impulsive behaviour in children a sign of a developing brain or a lack of parental discipline?
3His impulsive actions on the trading floor earned him a reputation as a maverick, but also led to several costly mistakes.
4Research suggests that impulsive personality traits are more common in individuals with a history of substance abuse.
5There is a fine line between being spontaneous and being impulsive; the former is often admired, while the latter can be disastrous.

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