Impulsive Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Impulsive

impetuous
Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
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offhand
Performed or expressed without preparation or forethought:
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unpremeditated
Not planned or thought out in advance:
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spur-of-the-moment
Occurring or made hastily on impulse:
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hasty
Acting in haste; being too hurried or quick. (e.g. Without much thinking about it they made a hasty decision to buy it.)
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foolhardy
Bold or daring in a foolish way; rash; reckless
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harum-scarum
Acting or done in a reckless or rash way; irresponsible
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headlong
(Figuratively) Reckless, impetuous.
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madcap
Behaving or acting impulsively or rashly; wild.
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instinctive
Being such by natural inclination rather than conscious effort or study:
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brash
The definition of brash is someone or something with an abrasive, tacky, self-serving or rude manner.
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sudden
The definition of sudden is not expected, or happening without warning.
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unpredictable
Unable to be predicted.
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precipitate
Moving with excessive speed or haste.
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reflex
Produced as an automatic response or reaction:
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unconsidered
Not considered; not taken into account
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hotheaded
Pertaining to or characteristic of a hothead or hotheadedness; (of a person) easily excited or angered.
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capricious
Subject to caprices; tending to change abruptly and without apparent reason; erratic; flighty
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incautious
Careless, reckless, not exercising proper caution
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precipitant
Acting with or marked by impulsiveness in thought or action; rash.
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slapdash
Hasty, careless, impetuous, etc.
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temerarious
Presumptuously or recklessly bold; rash or reckless:
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involuntary
Not subject to control of the volition:
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reckless
The definition of reckless is something that is done foolishly, carelessly, or without thinking about the consequences.
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passionate
Fired with intense feeling; ardent, blazing, burning.
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propulsive
Of or pertaining to propulsion
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quick
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
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brainish
Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
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whimsical
Playful or fanciful, especially in a humorous way:
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impellent
Having the quality of being impelling.
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impromptu
The definition of impromptu is something done without advance thought or without a plan.
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tearaway
Designed to be easily opened, separated, etc., as by tearing
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driving
Transmitting force or motion
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forceful
Characterized by or full of force; effective:
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Antonyms for Impulsive

wise
Shrewd; crafty; cunning
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cautious
Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary
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thoughtful
Having or showing heed for the well-being or happiness of others and a propensity for anticipating their needs or wishes.
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considering
tending to act without thought
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premeditative
tending to act without thought
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Words Related to Impulsive

spontaneous
Sudden, without warning.
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changeable
The definition of changeable is something that can be altered, or is something that may change appearance or format.
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rash
Resulting from or acting with ill-considered haste or boldness.
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automatic
Self-regulating:
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extemporaneous
The definition of extemporaneous is something done or spoken with little or no preparation.
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careful
Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious:
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careless
Showing a lack of consideration:
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planned
Existing or designed according to a plan
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extrovert
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introvert
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Impulsive Sentence Examples

  • Had his offer been as impulsive as her acceptance?

  • Dean cringed at this first admonition for his impulsive actions.

  • His conduct being attacked, he declined renomination for the governorship, but was unanimously returned by Albemarle as a delegate to the state legislature; and on the day previously set for legislative inquiry on a resolution offered by an impulsive critic, he received, by unanimous vote of the house, a declaration of thanks and confidence.

  • It is clear that the position of a chancellor holding these views in relation to a ruler so masterful and so impulsive as the emperor William II.

  • But if he lacked the brilliant qualities of his impulsive, jovial father, he possessed in a high degree the compensating virtues of moderation, sobriety and self-control.

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