Webster's New Dictionary and Thesaurus
impulse [im'puls] n the act of impelling; effect of an impel-
ling force; force suddenly and momentarily communicated;
a stimulus traveling along a nerve or a muscle; incitement
to action by a stimulus; a sudden inclination to act. n
-impul'sion, impelling force; strong desire to perform an
irrational act.
Synonyms of Impulsive:
- reckless
- impetuous
- thoughtless
- foolish
- sudden
- careless
- imprudent
- sensible (Antonym)
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