impulsive

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
  2. adjective without forethought
  3. adjective having the power of driving or impelling

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French impulsif, from Latin impulsivus.

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