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impulsive

/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ adjective B2
  1. Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
  2. Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.
  3. Of a force, acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous.
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She was secretly vastly pleased at Anne’s impulsive caress, which was probably the reason why she said brusquely:
Anne of Green Gables, p. 88 · C1
“It’s because you’re too heedless and impulsive, child, that’s what.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 153 · C1
Marilla felt this and was vaguely troubled over it, realizing that the ups and downs of existence would probably bear hardly on this impulsive soul and not sufficiently understanding that the equally great capacity for delight might more than compensate.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 168 · C1

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