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Recent Examples of impulsivity
The behavioral symptoms—like self-harm, impulsivity, and extreme mood swings—tend to improve first, Masland says.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026
Unfortunately, substance use impairs judgment, increases impulsivity and amplifies vulnerability to a range of other high-risk behaviors and harms.
—Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Stay flexible and embrace the detours, because the sun will join forces with change-maker Uranus today, adding a layer of electricity, impulsivity and unpredictability to the atmosphere.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Into this toxic environment step two young people who briefly glimpse the possibility of something better—only for the surrounding culture of hatred, honor, and impulsivity to destroy them both.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Tobacco users start when peer sensitivity, sensation-seeking, impulsivity, and short time horizons shape decision-making.
—Katharine Silbaugh, STAT, 19 May 2026
In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Fleeing Salzburg and his father’s (Jonathan Aris) iron fist and emphasis on perfection, Mozart, armed with his compositions, vile language and impulsivity, is determined to take on the city.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2026
The disorder is characterized by difficulty focusing, staying on task, and keeping organized, as well as impulsivity and needing a lot of physical movement.
—Amanda Morin, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026
Unfortunately, substance use impairs judgment, increases impulsivity and amplifies vulnerability to a range of other high-risk behaviors and harms.
—Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Stay flexible and embrace the detours, because the sun will join forces with change-maker Uranus today, adding a layer of electricity, impulsivity and unpredictability to the atmosphere.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Into this toxic environment step two young people who briefly glimpse the possibility of something better—only for the surrounding culture of hatred, honor, and impulsivity to destroy them both.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Tobacco users start when peer sensitivity, sensation-seeking, impulsivity, and short time horizons shape decision-making.
—Katharine Silbaugh, STAT, 19 May 2026
In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Fleeing Salzburg and his father’s (Jonathan Aris) iron fist and emphasis on perfection, Mozart, armed with his compositions, vile language and impulsivity, is determined to take on the city.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2026
The disorder is characterized by difficulty focusing, staying on task, and keeping organized, as well as impulsivity and needing a lot of physical movement.
—Amanda Morin, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impulsivity
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That impulsiveness was on display last year when the president pushed the Texas state legislature to gerrymander its electoral maps before the midterms in the hope of maintaining Republican control of Congress.—
Jason Willick,
Washington Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Malcolm's daughter is struggling in life and school, but her father's genetic toolkit only has belligerence, impulsiveness and thickheadedness, passed on by his on-screen parents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But that, the attorney said, does not amount to recklessness.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Negligence is the most common claim pursued under tort law, but others can allege wrongdoing or recklessness, Wara said.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Once, administrators confronted him about the carelessness of his grading.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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This is not about carelessness.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Was the majesty of America’s historical mission enough to forgive the indiscretions of the present?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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Percy and Charlie vowed to keep their indiscretion a secret.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The heedlessness of the children has touched her mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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Both arrived at Oxford with the insouciance of privilege, having been privately educated at exclusive institutions, Down at Charterhouse School (Thackeray, Vaughan Williams) and Kay at King’s College School, Wimbledon (Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Walter Sickert).—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Dec. 2025
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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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The amount is a reflection of the exuberance around SpaceX’s mission.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
12 June 2026
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In the heart of the Altstadt, a short walk from Marienplatz, another of Munich’s must-sees, Hofbrauhaus is a swirl of oompah music, clinking liters and travelers discovering that Bavarian exuberance doesn’t require a festival.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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While most would chalk Phil's zeal up to just being an old-school kind of guy, some fans postulate that the Shah of Iran is actually a closeted homosexual himself, and there are a few examples to back this up.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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But there is a difference between his expression of unflinching conservatism, on the bench and off, and his willingness, even his zeal, to condemn an entire political movement, one with more than historical interest.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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“Impulsivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impulsivity. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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