impulsive
adjectiveHow many syllables in impulsive?
There are 3 syllables in the word impulsive.Divide impulsive into syllables:
im · pul · sive
How to pronounce impulsive:
Definition of impulsive:
- impulsive (adjective):
- arising from an impulse
- done without thinking first
- having the power of driving or impelling.
Synonyms for impulsive:
automatic
compulsive
devil-may-care
driven
dynamic
dynamical
emotional
hasty
headlong
impetuous
instinctive
intuitive
obsessional
obsessive
passionate
precipitate
quick
rash
spontaneous
unconsidered
uncontrollable
unpredictable
unpremeditated
Antonyms for impulsive:
advised
aforethought
aimed
arranged
by hand
calculated
calculating
calm
commonsense
conscious
considered
contemplated
contrived
controlled
deliberate
deliberately planned
designed
designful
determined
done on purpose
examined
informed
intended
intentional
investigated
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