impulsive

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Even though both sexes had similar levels of caffeine in their systems, females displayed much higher levels of impulsive behavior.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Unlike Jane, many of the other people who contacted us over the past year didn't make the connection between impulsive behaviours and these medications - leading to devastating consequences.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

It was such a baffling overture that Xi suspected it was an impulsive gesture, said people close to Beijing’s decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“When prices are down, conversations tend to be more rational and sizing decisions more disciplined” as opposed to impulsive, FOMO-crazed performance chasing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

The executive admonished me, noting that the impulsive policy I had called for was not only premature but dangerous.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela