involuntary impulse
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Nor was it exactly a desire that counselled him to this act; but a sort of involuntary impulse, such as the bird feels to approach the serpent that would destroy it.
From The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover by Reid, Mayne
Didst thou ever before hear of a man uttering solemn things by an involuntary impulse, in defiance of premeditation, and of all his proud schemes?
From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 by Richardson, Samuel
Mary Taylor stirred in her seat under an involuntary impulse to help, but Cresswell touched the horse.
From The Quest of the Silver Fleece A Novel by Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt)
Well, but what was the result of this involuntary impulse on my part?—Wouldst thou not think; I was taken at my offer?—An offer so solemnly made, and on one knee too?
From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 by Richardson, Samuel
It was a perfectly unaccountable and perhaps involuntary impulse; for he still could not absolve the other from dark and heavy guilt.
From Sword and Gown A Novel by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)
