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    impulsive

    US /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

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    UK /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

    B2
    adj.AdjectiveActing without really thinking about it; rash
    Aileen was impulsive, she would act first and think later
    adj.Adjective(Psychology) Relating to or characterized by a sudden, involuntary inclination to do something.
    Impulsive actions can be a symptom of certain mental health conditions.

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    Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need

    06:14Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
    • Impulse buyers tend to be impulsive in general, which isn't too surprising.

      Impulse buyers tend to be impulsive in general, which isn't too surprising.

    • In a 2016 survey of nearly 1,500 people, those that said they were likely to spend a hypothetical windfall impulsively also reported higher levels of other impulsive behavior, like binge drinking and unprotected sex.

      In a 2016 survey of nearly 1,500 people, those that said they were likely to spend a hypothetical windfall impulsively also reported higher levels of other impulsive behavior, like binge drinking and unprotected sex.

    B1

    Thieves take $30 million in one of the largest cash heists in Los Angeles history

    07:47Thieves take $30 million in one of the largest cash heists in Los Angeles history
    • We are very brazen, impulsive, and we can do things that... like I rob 30 banks.

      We are very brazen, impulsive, and we can do things that... like I rob 30 banks.

    • But I was impulsive and I was dumb and I just pushed too far.

      But I was impulsive and I was dumb and I just pushed too far.

    A2

    Rapid Fire With Manu Bhaker: Rich or Famous; What would Olympic Medalist Manu Bhaker Choose?

    06:21Rapid Fire With Manu Bhaker: Rich or Famous; What would Olympic Medalist Manu Bhaker Choose?
    • But also impulsive in nature.

      But also impulsive in nature.

    • Very loving, but also impulsive in nature.

      Very loving, but also impulsive in nature.

    A2

    The Scientific Method For Unstoppable Confidence: Professor Steve Peters

    09:06The Scientific Method For Unstoppable Confidence: Professor Steve Peters
    • and maybe even some impulsive behaviors, you know, I'm... I'm eating too much or I'm, I don't know, whatever.

      and maybe even some impulsive behaviors, you know, I'm... I'm eating too much or I'm, I don't know, whatever.

    A2

    Generations X, Y, and Z: Which One Are You?

    08:52Generations X, Y, and Z: Which One Are You?
    • Other generations complain that Millennials are selfish, entitled, narcissistic, addicted to their phones, lazy, impatient, impulsive, overly sensitive, weak-willed, and the name-calling goes on and on

      Other generations complain that Millennials are selfish, entitled, narcissistic, addicted to their phones, lazy, impatient, impulsive, overly sensitive, weak-willed, and the name-calling goes on and on

    B1

    How To Be More Loving

    06:55How To Be More Loving
    • The sexually impulsive person used their addiction to calm themselves down from some unmasterable anxieties related to early emotional neglect.

      The sexually impulsive person used their addiction to calm themselves down from some unmasterable anxieties related to early emotional neglect.

    B2

    Can your genes make you violent? | BBC Ideas

    06:03Can your genes make you violent? | BBC Ideas
    • So if this gene isn't working as well as it could do, it's thought that perhaps it makes you more impulsive, it makes it harder to control urges.

      So if this gene isn't working as well as it could do, it's thought that perhaps it makes you more impulsive, it makes it harder to control urges.

    B1

    5 Signs of ADHD In Adults

    06:015 Signs of ADHD In Adults
    • We all know that life does not have a rewind button but throw impulsive comments into the mix, and you might enter a realm of awkward social situations.

      We all know that life does not have a rewind button but throw impulsive comments into the mix, and you might enter a realm of awkward social situations.

    B1

    What Is The Point In Dating?

    04:39What Is The Point In Dating?
    • This impulsive behavior stems from an emotional reaction, driven by the belief that a relationship will solve all their problems.

      This impulsive behavior stems from an emotional reaction, driven by the belief that a relationship will solve all their problems.

    • This impulsive behavior stems from an emotional reaction, driven by the belief that a relationship will solve all their problems.

      This impulsive behavior stems from an emotional reaction, driven by the belief that a relationship will solve all their problems.

    B1

    The one trait to look for in a partner

    04:55The one trait to look for in a partner
    • Okay, he says that there are what's known as the Big 55 traits that compromise all personalities and everyone just varies on the scale of low to high on all of these traits and they are one openness to experience spontaneous impulsive seeks, novelty, experiences, to conscientiousness, organized, motivated achievement oriented discipline.

      Okay, he says that there are what's known as the Big 55 traits that compromise all personalities and everyone just varies on the scale of low to high on all of these traits and they are one openness to experience spontaneous impulsive seeks, novelty, experiences, to conscientiousness, organized, motivated achievement oriented discipline.

    • And they are: 1) openness to experience, spontaneous, impulsive, seeks novelty experiences; 2) conscientiousness, organized, motivated, achievement-oriented, discipline;

      And they are: 1) openness to experience, spontaneous, impulsive, seeks novelty experiences; 2) conscientiousness, organized, motivated, achievement-oriented, discipline;

    B1