Skip to content

What is another word for Impulsiveness? – 134 Impulsiveness Synonyms

    Need another word for Impulsiveness? Use these synonyms of Impulsiveness from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    spontaneity impulsivity recklessness rashness impetuousness thoughtlessness carelessness heedlessness precipitateness hurry suddenness abruptness brashness boldness daring adventurousness audacity temerity foolhardiness impetuosity precipitousness headstrongness willfulness capriciousness whimsy flightiness frivolity instability unpredictability erraticness volatility changeability mercurialness fickleiness

    Meaning of Impulsiveness

    The primary meaning of "Impulsiveness" is the tendency to act on impulse without fully considering the consequences.

    Definitions

    • The tendency to act on impulse without fully considering the consequences
    • A personality trait characterized by a lack of forethought and a tendency to be swayed by immediate desires or emotions
    • The quality of being impulsive, sudden, or unplanned in one's actions or decisions

    Etymology of Impulsiveness

    The word "Impulsiveness" originates from the Latin words "impellere," meaning "to drive" or "to push," and the suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
    Historically, the concept of impulsiveness has been associated with a lack of self-control or restraint, and has been viewed as both a positive and negative trait in different contexts

    Example Uses

    • Her impulsiveness often led her to make reckless decisions that put herself and others at risk
    • The company's impulsiveness in investing in new technologies ultimately paid off, but not before causing significant financial strain
    • The impulsiveness of the character in the novel was both captivating and frustrating, as it often led to unexpected and dramatic plot twists

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cautiousness carefulness deliberateness thoughtfulness reflectiveness prudence wisdom foresight circumspection restraint self-control reserve moderation steadiness stability predictability reliability sensibleness rationality levelheadedness composure calmness

    Related Nouns

    impulse instinct intuition tendency trait characteristic personality temperament disposition inclination propensity proclivity bent leaning bias prejudice habit custom tradition practice procedure policy plan strategy

    Related Verbs

    act react respond behave conduct perform operate function work move proceed advance progress rush hurry hasten expedite facilitate prompt provoke stimulate motivate inspire

    Related Adjectives

    impulsive spontaneous reckless rash thoughtless careless heedless precipitate sudden abrupt brash bold daring adventurous audacious temerarious foolhardy impetuous headstrong willful capricious whimsical flighty frivolous unstable unpredictable erratic volatile changeable mercurial fickle