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Recent Examples of impulsivity
It’s characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Going back to the basics—and sticking with them—can help reduce anxiety and the desire to act out of impulsivity.
—Christopher Steward, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
While medication is not the primary treatment for BPD, a therapist may prescribe antidepressants, mood stabilizers or antipsychotics to help a patient manage symptoms like depression, anxiety or impulsivity.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
Nighttime caffeine intake increases motor impulsivity.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Set a pause between the initial idea and the first step towards it, and don’t always let impulsivity win.
—Mike Hodgkinson, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2025
Symptoms like irritability, impulsivity, memory loss and mood swings can overlap and worsen if left untreated.
—Keita Franklin, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Going back to the basics—and sticking with them—can help reduce anxiety and the desire to act out of impulsivity.
—Christopher Steward, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
While medication is not the primary treatment for BPD, a therapist may prescribe antidepressants, mood stabilizers or antipsychotics to help a patient manage symptoms like depression, anxiety or impulsivity.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
Nighttime caffeine intake increases motor impulsivity.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Set a pause between the initial idea and the first step towards it, and don’t always let impulsivity win.
—Mike Hodgkinson, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2025
Symptoms like irritability, impulsivity, memory loss and mood swings can overlap and worsen if left untreated.
—Keita Franklin, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impulsivity
Noun
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Patterson was previously convicted of intimidation in 2012, criminal recklessness in 2017 and escape in 2019, filings show.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s left her with a lingering case of PTSD that’s manifested as anger, recklessness, and general hostility.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Recently, fans and the media have been focusing more on him due to his recurring mistakes, apparently caused by carelessness with and without the ball, as well as his spotty health record.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The sequence is incredibly disturbing, underlining the carelessness with which Prodigy has been treating these overgrown children.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Both their indiscretions seem to be a thing of the past, if King Charles’s actions are to be believed.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 Aug. 2025
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Many of Combs' former colleagues have spoken out about his personal and professional indiscretions since his arrest.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The heedlessness of the children has touched her mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Victoria Mboko is only 18 years old, but presents more insouciance than innocence on the court.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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With her typical insouciance, however, Jones ignored the advice and went on with the show.—
Time,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Hanson has always been a great fashion photographer, especially good at capturing feminine exuberance, but the span of time that has passed since these pictures were taken now establishes them as bona-fide historical artifacts to boot.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t youthful exuberance or a momentary lapse.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Because of this zeal, others are ready to listen to you and, perhaps, follow your lead.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Impulsivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impulsivity. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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