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impulsiveness

im·pul·sive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-puhl-siv]
    • /ɪmˈpʌl sɪv/
    • /ɪmˈpʌlsɪvnəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-puhl-siv]
    • /ɪmˈpʌl sɪv/

Definitions of impulsiveness word

  • adjective impulsiveness actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child. 1
  • adjective impulsiveness having the power or effect of impelling; characterized by impulsion: impulsive forces. 1
  • adjective impulsiveness inciting to action: the impulsive effects of a revolutionary idea. 1
  • adjective impulsiveness Mechanics. (of forces) acting momentarily; not continuous. 1
  • noun impulsiveness The quality of being impulsive. 1

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Origin of impulsiveness

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425 for an earlier sense; 1545-55 for current senses; late Middle English impulsif < Medieval Latin impulsīvus. See impulse, -ive

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Parts of speech for Impulsiveness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

impulsiveness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for impulsiveness

noun impulsiveness

  • precipitancy — the quality or state of being precipitant.
  • gall — (Pizi) 1840?–94, leader of the Hunkpapa Sioux: a major chief in the battle of Little Bighorn.
  • rashness — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
  • presumption — the act of presuming.
  • daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.

adjective impulsiveness

  • injudicious — not judicious; showing lack of judgment; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet: an injudicious decision.

Antonyms for impulsiveness

noun impulsiveness

  • modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
  • shyness — bashful; retiring.
  • humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
  • fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
  • cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.

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