impulse

noun
/ˈɪmpʌls/

Meaning

a sudden strong desire or urge to act without thinking
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

Example Sentences

He bought the watch on impulse without planning to.

She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.

Example Expressions

impulse buying

Synonyms

urge, instinct, drive, compulsion, motivation, whim
Entry 1
urge, instinct, drive, compulsion, motivation
Entry 2
urge, instinct, whim, compulsion

Antonyms

restraint, hesitation, caution, deliberation, self-control, careful thought
Entry 1
restraint, hesitation, caution
Entry 2
restraint, deliberation, self-control, careful thought

Collocations

impulse control, sudden impulse, natural impulse, strong impulse, impulse buying, resist impulse
Entry 1
impulse control, sudden impulse, natural impulse, strong impulse
Entry 2
sudden impulse, impulse buying, resist impulse

More Example Sentences

We rarely decide to buy things on impulse.

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