word
Impulsive
Ih-MPUH-lsihv
/ˌɪˈmpʌlsɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
impulsive
Dictionary meaning
Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation.
Examples
- Letting the teenager borrow the car was an impulsive act that they immediately regretted.
- An impulsive gesture of affection.
Synonyms: tearaway
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
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muh-LIF-loo-us
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pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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