impulsif — meaning in English
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English meaning
- impetuous adj Acting suddenly and without careful thought, often forcefully.
- impulsive adj Acting suddenly on urges or feelings, without thinking things through first.
- rash adj Acting too quickly without thinking through the consequences.
- spontaneous adj Happening or done without planning, on impulse.
Senses
impulsif is used for these senses in English:
- impetuous Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
- rash Acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty.
- spontaneous Arising from a momentary impulse.
- trigger-happy (by extension) Inclined to behave recklessly or violently at the slightest provocation.