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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.

    • 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.

    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

    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.

    • 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

    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

    Ron Chernow (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

    00:00Ron Chernow (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
    • Can't explain any of it. I just have had these crazy impulsive

      Can't explain any of it. I just have had these crazy impulsive

    • I just have had these crazy impulsive drives and impulses.

      I just have had these crazy impulsive drives and impulses.

    B1

    POV: You Stop Letting Emotions Control You

    09:40POV: You Stop Letting Emotions Control You
    • Conflicts don't escalate so fast, and you stop making impulsive decisions you later regret.

      Conflicts don't escalate so fast, and you stop making impulsive decisions you later regret.

    • Conflicts don't escalate so fast, and you stop making impulsive decisions you later regret.

      Conflicts don't escalate so fast, and you stop making impulsive decisions you later regret.

    B1

    アメリカの住宅事情について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    17:04アメリカの住宅事情について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • Let me know, guys, feeling impulsive." I would say that's not a good idea.

      Let me know, guys, feeling impulsive." I would say that's not a good idea.

    • Let me know guys, feeling impulsive.

      Let me know guys, feeling impulsive.

    B1

    What ketamine is doing to Elon Musk’s brain

    06:30What ketamine is doing to Elon Musk’s brain
    • People can do impulsive things.

      People can do impulsive things.

    • People can do impulsive things.

      People can do impulsive things.

    B2