impulsiv — meaning in English

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.

Senses

impulsiv is used for these senses in English:

• impetuous Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
• trigger-happy (by extension) Inclined to behave recklessly or violently at the slightest provocation.

Related German words