impulsiveness

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Impulsiveness, for instance, is common among people with A.D.H.D., while hopelessness is often a precursor to depression.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2016

Impulsiveness, unconventionality, and girlish irresponsibility were all very delightful, of course—at times; but not now, certainly.

From Miss Billy — Married by Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman)

Impulsiveness was a part of Teddy Maroon’s enthusiastic nature.

From The Story of the Rock by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Impulsiveness takes the place of vigour, and indicates the want of a vigorous grasp of the situation.

From Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) by Stephen, Leslie, Sir

Impulsiveness is often the cause of serious breaches of etiquette—breaches that are, socially speaking, the ruin of many a rising young man, of many an otherwise charming young woman.

From Book of Etiquette Volume I by Eichler, Lillian