Acting suddenly without thinking carefully first, often based on emotion or desire.
From Late Latin 'impulsivus', from 'impellere' (to push against, drive). It originally described something driven by a sudden force.
An impulse is like a mental push, and being impulsive means you move as soon as you feel that push. The same energy can lead to bad decisions—or bold, creative moves—depending on how it’s channeled.
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