impulsivity

Meanings

• Noun

  A personality trait characterized by acting on impulse without considering the consequences.

  - "His impulsivity often led him into trouble."
  - "She has always been known for her impulsive behavior."

• Noun

  A brief, spontaneous, and often uncontrollable urge or desire.

  - "He had an impulsivity to collect stamps."
  - "Her impulsivity for sweets was a lifelong struggle."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impulsivity
compulsivity , obsolescency , relevancy

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Variants

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impulsive , impulsively , impulsiveness , impulsivenesses , impulsivities , impulsivity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'impulsivus,' meaning 'unprovoked' or 'unprompted'.

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Trivia

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1. Impulsivity is not necessarily a bad thing in all situations. Some research suggests that a certain level of impulsivity can lead to creativity and innovation.

2. Impulsivity is not the same as spontaneity. Spontaneity involves acting on an opportunity in the moment, while impulsivity involves acting without considering the consequences.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emotional Intelligence: Impulsivity is often considered the opposite of emotional intelligence, which involves the ability to recognize and manage emotions effectively.

2. Self-Control: Impulsivity is the lack of self-control and the inability to resist immediate gratification.

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Quotes

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1. So speaks Maude Bailey, the celibate feminist scholar heroine of A. S. Byatt's fifth novel, as, in an "impulsive" collusion with a male scholar she scarcely knows, she runs off to Brittany.

   - Joyce Carol Oates,{it}Vogue{/it},November 1990

2. There was an odd nobility, a knight-errant quality, about Alan—in his willingness to suffer for the sake of life itself, in his tendency to view himself under harsher light than he would turn on others, in his "impulsive" generosity.

   - Tracy Kidder,{it}Home Town{/it},1999

3. I couldn't make out exactly what had happened, though I could guess how it started—the two of them talking, kidding around when Mrs. Ramsey came down to the library basement to file some periodicals, an "impulsive" kiss in the stacks …

   - Tobias Wolff,{it}Old School{/it},2003

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Culture

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Impulsivity is a common theme in literature and psychology. In literature, characters with impulsivity are often portrayed as reckless or carefree. In psychology, impulsivity is considered a symptom of various mental health conditions, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Bipolar Disorder.

How to Memorize "impulsivity"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Impulsivity Is Imprudent' to remember the meaning of the word.

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