Impetuous vs. Impulsive

Impetuousadjective

Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.

Impetuousadjective

Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.

Impetuousadjective

Rushing with force and violence; moving with impetus; furious; forcible; violent; as, an impetuous wind; an impetuous torrent.

Impetuousadjective

Vehement in feeling; hasty; passionate; violent; as, a man of impetuous temper.

Impetuousadjective

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation;

Impetuousadjective

marked by violent force;

Impetuousadjective

acting or done quickly and without thought or care

Impetuousadjective

moving forcefully or rapidly

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;