1. acting or done suddenly without careful consideration or planning
2. driven by or resulting from impulse rather than thought

Examples

• She made an impulsive decision to quit her job and travel the world.
• His impulsive behavior often got him into trouble at school.
• The impulsive purchase of expensive shoes left her with no money for groceries.
• Don’t be so impulsive – think about the consequences first.
• Her impulsive nature made her fun to be around but unpredictable.
• The impulsive comment hurt his friend’s feelings.
• Impulsive shoppers often regret their purchases later.