impulsive
Translation
impulsive, rash, spontaneous
Examples
He has an impulsive personality.
He has an impulsive personality.
It was an impulsive decision to quit his job.
It was an impulsive decision to quit his job.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) impulsive ((noun)) showing behavior in which you do things suddenly An impulsive person often acts without thinking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spontaneous, rash, impetuous, hasty; Antonyms: cautious, considered, planned, premeditated
Etymology
From 'impulse' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'. It means 'tending to act on impulse'.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'impulsive' is full of 'impulses'. The '-ive' suffix often means 'having the quality of'.