The Meaning of IMPULSIVE – IMPULSIVE in a Sentence

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The video demonstrates the meaning and definition of ‘IMPULSIVE’. The way to pronounce IMPULSIVE is explained, dividing the word into syllables.

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Slide 2: IMPULSIVE:
acting on a feeling or emotion, without thinking in advance

Emphasize the second syllable, it’s pronounced im◦PULL◦siv

The clipart shows a young woman with many shopping bags

Slide 3:
The picture shows a woman wearing a red dress walking down the street

Sentence example: Fashion experts say a red dress symbolizes a strong, optimistic, even impulsive personality.

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affable
aggressive
arduous
bent
biased
conventional
delinquent
detrimental
erroneous
expendable
extraordinary
fragile
gradual
gracious
hospitable
impressive
impulsive
relevant
remiss
ridiculous
squalid
supercilious
suspicious
sympathetic
wooden

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More examples to make the meaning of IMPULSIVE clear:

“Where Freireich was brusque and flamboyant, impulsive to a fault, and passionate about every detail, Frei was cool, composed, and cautious, a poised negotiator.”
Source: Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/emil-freireich-a-pioneer-of-chemotherapy-and-towering-figure-in-oncology-dies-at-93/2021/02/04/0895e4fe-66e9-11eb-886d-5264d4ceb46d_story.html

“The Democrats,” he added, “should not repeat one impulsive, destructive act in the Capitol with another in such an impeachment.”
Source: New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/us/politics/trump-impeachment-possible.html

How did you find this character who is manic and impulsive, but also tender and loving?
Source: Salon
https://www.salon.com/2020/05/13/cowboys-steve-zahn-interview-tribeca/

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