Antonyms for impulsive

Grammar : Adj

Spell : im-puhl-siv

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpʌl sɪv

Definition of impulsive

Origin : early 15c., originally in reference to medicine that reduces swelling or humors, from Middle French impulsif or directly from Medieval Latin impulsivus, from Latin impuls-, past participle stem of impellere (see impel). Of persons, "rash, characterized by impulses," from 1847.

adj tending to act without thought

Example sentences :

She was uneducated and ill-mannered, impulsive and quarrelsome.
Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent

With an impulsive and pretty gesture she reached out her hand to him.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

"I don't know about that," he said, not content with this impulsive assurance.
Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

She placed her hand in his, and responded to the impulsive pressure with which he clasped it.
Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold

She drew the paper from her muff with an impulsive movement and thrust it toward him.
Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold

He is a warm-hearted and an impulsive man, and the dearest and best father in the world.
Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various

I was brought along by a celestial, impulsive guidance, which I followed I knew not why.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

He forgot his brother had not had time to answer his impulsive epistle.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

“If I were to tell you,” said he, suddenly, and an impulsive light beamed in his eyes.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

Is the life of the child egoistic, self-centered, impulsive?
Extract from : « The Child and the Curriculum » by John Dewey

Synonyms for impulsive

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