Compulsive vs. Impulsive

Compulsiveadjective

Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.

Compulsiveadjective

Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.

Compulsivenoun

One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.

Compulsiveadjective

Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.

Compulsivenoun

a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things

Compulsiveadjective

caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion;

Compulsiveadjective

strongly motivated to succeed

Impulsiveadjective

Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.

Impulsiveadjective

Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.

Impulsiveadjective

(mechanics) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous – said of forces.

Impulsivenoun

That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.

Impulsivenoun

One whose behaviour or personality is characterized by being impulsive.

Impulsiveadjective

Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.

Impulsiveadjective

Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings.

Impulsiveadjective

Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous; - said of forces.

Impulsivenoun

That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.

Impulsiveadjective

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus;

Impulsiveadjective

without forethought;

Impulsiveadjective

having the power of driving or impelling;

Impulsiveadjective

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason;

Impulsiveadjective

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation;