impulsive
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Patients with the behavioral variant of FTD, many of whom I’ve studied for years, become impulsive and apathetic and completely ignorant of social cues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Timko, who Neece describes as “the most impulsive person in the world,” had no hesitation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Ariana Grande says decision to step back 'was not reactive or impulsive'
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Kimberly-Clark isn’t being impulsive or particularly trendy here.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Many people have observed that adolescents tend to be more reckless, impulsive, and vulnerable to peer pressure than adults.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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