How to Use impulsive in a Sentence

impulsive

adjective
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  • She made an impulsive decision to quit her job.
  • He needs to learn to control his impulsive behavior.
  • She's impulsive and often does things that she later regrets.
  • Watch your tongue, though, on the 26th and try not to be impulsive.
    — Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 16 July 2022
  • On the flip side, fire signs can be quite impulsive due to their need to act quickly.
    — Narayana Montúfar, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The 23rd is a time to enjoy—but to avoid being too impulsive.
    — Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 16 May 2023
  • Try to keep the impulsive power of Aries down a bit and maybe think once or twice about your impulse.
    — Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Team Flash tells Frost to lay low, but the impulsive meta ignores them and tries to clear her name on her own.
    — Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2021
  • The second theme, Andrew, that jumped out to me is that Putin is impulsive.
    — CBS News, 7 Dec. 2022
  • When the planet is in Aries, our spending will be impulsive and fast.
    — Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 7 Jan. 2022
  • Kevin relates to Jerry in many ways: the impulsive moves, leading with his heart, wanting to do the right thing.
    — Dan Snierson, EW.com, 19 May 2021
  • Well, how about putting the most impulsive part of your psyche on display for the whole neighborhood?
    — Johanna Gohmann, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Be ready to remain enigmatic and to avoid impulsive actions near the 23rd.
    — Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 16 May 2023
  • While many items left at the grave are deeply meaningful and planned, others seem more impulsive.
    — courier-journal.com, 2 June 2021
  • The ghosts of her pasts created a shy, impulsive but kind person.
    — Washington Post, 12 May 2021
  • On the flip side, there is an impetuous and impulsive nature to the angel number 555.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The judge said that Pistorius’ life was forever changed by the impulsive act.
    — Fox News, 8 July 2022
  • The full Moon of the 4th stirs your sense of adventure and is also likely to stimulate your impulsive side.
    — Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 1 June 2023
  • Like most teens, Rashad is impulsive and cares about impressing the people around him.
    — Emily Davies, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2024
  • Like small kids, the T-Rex is a bit impatient and impulsive and more than often messes things up.
    — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 22 Sep. 2022
  • The fire sign is known for its passion and impulsive behavior.
    — Glamour, 26 Mar. 2022
  • His Frank is charming, strong and fearless, the perfect foil for Blunt’s bold, headstrong and impulsive Lily.
    — cleveland, 27 July 2021
  • Having returned to the light, Anakin doesn’t last long but finally gets to glimpse his brave, impulsive son with his own eyes.
    — Ew Staff, EW.com, 4 May 2021
  • Ewan McGregor voices the cricket, tasked with guiding the impulsive boy through a series of adventures in the circus, the army, and the depths of the sea.
    — Danny Horn, EW.com, 20 July 2024
  • The protagonist, Akio, is a scrappy and impulsive 18-year-old orphan determined to make it to the top of the sumo world, no matter the cost.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2023
  • The years have not calmed Maverick from his impulsive, hot-headed style.
    — Mark Kennedy, Chron, 12 May 2022
  • Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Making a drastic career move can feel scary and a bit impulsive.
    — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 16 Nov. 2021
  • Instead of being reckless or impulsive, try to channel this energy into being creative or setting up a fun surprise for someone in your life.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The constant ping of notifications creates a sense of urgency that fragments your focus and encourages impulsive behavior.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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