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Recent Examples of impulsivity
During the eclipse, Scorpios should enjoy themselves, but should try to show self-restraint while the eclipse heightens their feelings and impulsivity.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
This mix of impulsivity and ambivalence highlights why a safe environment – without access to firearms or other lethal methods – can be the difference between life and death for someone in crisis.
—Emmy Betz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
It’s characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
—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
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
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
This mix of impulsivity and ambivalence highlights why a safe environment – without access to firearms or other lethal methods – can be the difference between life and death for someone in crisis.
—Emmy Betz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
It’s characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
—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
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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Russia’s recklessness in the air along our eastern flank is increasing in frequency.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Human error, carelessness and everyday habits are now the leading causes of cyber incidents, identified by CISOs worldwide.—
Max Silber,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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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
Noun
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Early excitement and zeal often hide the truth that one partner may be contributing far less than the other.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s zeal caught the attention of Bill Montgomery, a businessman and Tea Party activist, who urged him to forgo college and dedicate himself fully to political organizing.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Impulsivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impulsivity. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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