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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

ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neuro-developmental condition which often causes impulsiveness and inattention.

From BBC Dec. 22, 2025

Sawai as Cate and Yamamoto as Keiko, who are doubles in impulsiveness, resolve and dignity, hold the screen with equal power; Clemons’ May, with her wounded bravado, is quite moving.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 16, 2023

We’d surrendered to the idea that there was no longer room for impulsiveness and whimsy in our own lives.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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