impulsive
adjective/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
Frequency rank: #9,835 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Acting quickly on feelings without careful thought.
Example sentence
Her impulsive decision to quit her job surprised everyone around her.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 9,801–9,900
- gratificationa feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, especially from having a desire fulfilled.
- gruesomecausing horror or disgust; extremely unpleasant and disturbing.
- harshlyin a severe, rough, or unkind manner
- imaginablePossible to think of or conceive; able to be imagined.
- impetusa force or impulse that makes something happen or happen more quickly
- incensea substance that produces a fragrant smell when burned.
- inhumanLacking human qualities such as kindness or compassion; extremely cruel or brutal.
- injureTo cause physical harm to a person or part of the body.
- invoiceA document sent by a seller to a buyer that lists goods or services provided and states the amount owed.
- junkiea person who is addicted to or obsessed with something.