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impulsiveness

[im-puhl-siv-nis] / ɪmˈpʌl sɪv nɪs /
















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Many German commanders, Mr. Hargreaves reveals, felt Rommel favored “speed first, not safety,” and Rommel’s impulsiveness “frequently bordered on recklessness.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

That impulsiveness also manifests itself in "violations" of diplomatic protocol and solemn military ceremonies, Rowland said.

From Barron's Apr. 21, 2026

“But then Tracy came up with this idea: What if Malcolm had a daughter who was completely like him, the same personality and impulsiveness? That would suck,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

Julie Kedzie has suffered with depression, anxiety, hyperactivity, impulsiveness and lack of sleep since retiring from mixed martial arts in 2013.

From BBC Nov. 15, 2023

What really scares me is what they might do to my mother and Prim, how my family might suffer now because of my impulsiveness.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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