impulsivo

impulsive

adjective eem-pool-SEE-voh Rare

Origin: From Latin impulsus (push).

Usage Note

Impulsivo describes a person who acts on impulse without thinking — rash rather than considered. It is used both as praise (è impulsivo ma autentico) and criticism. Feminine: impulsiva; plural: impulsivi / impulsive. The related noun is impulsività (impulsiveness).

Examples

"È una persona molto impulsiva nelle decisioni."

Natural Translation

She is a very impulsive person in her decisions.

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