impulse; excitement
Meanings
2 senses · 9 examplesnoun
impulse; urge
neutralRefers to a sudden, often strong, desire to act, driven by internal or external stimuli, common in psychology and physiology contexts.
He often buys things on impulse.
The creative impulse prompted him to pick up the paintbrush.
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Young people sometimes find it difficult to control their impulses.
This kind of urge is innate but needs to be balanced with reason.
adjective
impulsive; excitable; emotionally charged
neutralDescribes a state or person acting without careful thought due to strong emotions, often seen as a negative trait when it leads to poor decisions.
He has an impulsive personality and easily gets into arguments with others.
Don't be so impulsive before making a decision.
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She regretted that her impulsive behavior hurt her friend.
Impulsiveness in youth is inevitable, but one can learn from it.
After calming down, he felt he had been too impulsive just now.