Meaning
impulsive
- acting suddenly without thinking enough
- driven by immediate feelings or desires
In a sentence
Marco è molto impulsivo nelle discussioni.
Marco is very impulsive in arguments.
Sei sempre così impulsivo nelle scelte?
Are you always this impulsive in your choices?
Non prendere una decisione impulsiva adesso.
Don't make an impulsive decision now.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| impulsivo | masculine · singular |
| impulsiva | feminine · singular |
| impulsivi | masculine · plural |
| impulsive | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used mainly for people, decisions, reactions, or behavior.
- Near-synonyms: istintivo, precipitoso; impulsivo stresses lack of reflection.
- Often with essere, reagire, comprare.