He often acts impulsively and later regrets it. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : an impulsive child. ,impulsive forces. ,the impulsive effects of a revolutionary idea. From Dictionary.com.
McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations. From Wordnik.com. [Brown's new government relaunch strategy] Reference
"Mr. Harley," she called impulsively, and when he turned back to her she had no choice but to continue. From Wordnik.com. [Truly]
Olly's Onions: McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations skip to main | skip to sidebar. From Wordnik.com. [McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations] Reference
Pauline enters Michael's life in a vivid red coat, bleeding because she jumped impulsively from a streetcar to join a parade (pp. 35). From Wordnik.com. [The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler: Questions] Reference
He swung round and called impulsively after the retreating figure: 'Collins!'. From Wordnik.com. [What Happened to the Corbetts]
This is much different from winging it impulsively, which is what leads to "issues.". From Wordnik.com. [FXstreet.com] Reference
I moved impulsively, meaning to touch his hand, but his tight-lipped air prevented me. From Wordnik.com. [A Breath of Snow and Ashes]
"And yet, Monsieur," impulsively, "I would not have you for an enemy.". From Wordnik.com. [The Grey Cloak] Reference
Ah, "impulsively," had I my way she would be housed in the palace, not in the lonely Krumerweg. From Wordnik.com. [The Goose Girl] Reference
"I wish you hadn't -- died," said Trix impulsively. From Wordnik.com. [Antony Gray,—Gardener] Reference
Roosevelt made decisions more impulsively than Obama. From Wordnik.com. [Letter? I Never Got Any Letter, Herbert.] Reference
"I'm going to speak to him!" impulsively declared Ned. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight; or, on the border for Uncle Sam] Reference
Elisabeth jumped up and kissed her husband impulsively. From Wordnik.com. [The Hermit of Far End] Reference
Without answering, Margaret sprang up impulsively, exclaiming. From Wordnik.com. [Daybreak; a Romance of an Old World] Reference
He glanced at it a moment and then impulsively grasped my hand. From Wordnik.com. [The Darrow Enigma] Reference
Her eyes widened at sight of him, and she ran forward impulsively. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls in Army Service Or, doing their bit for the soldier boys] Reference
And I just impulsively ran up to him and said, do you remember me?. From Wordnik.com. ['Just Kids': Punk Icon Patti Smith Looks Back] Reference
"Aunt Lilla," she said impulsively, "I want to go down to Woodleigh.". From Wordnik.com. [Antony Gray,—Gardener] Reference
The children were crying, Kathleen impulsively and without restraint. From Wordnik.com. [Grey Town An Australian Story] Reference
Then I heard Pia's voice, speaking impulsively and almost involuntarily. From Wordnik.com. [Antony Gray,—Gardener] Reference
"You're a dear, Bess!" declared Nan, impulsively hugging her friend again. From Wordnik.com. [Nan Sherwood at Pine Camp or, the Old Lumberman's Secret] Reference
"I wish you'd let me give you a couple of mine," said Rosemary impulsively. From Wordnik.com. [Rainbow Hill] Reference
The suggestion was made impulsively and received just as impulsive a seconding. From Wordnik.com. [Over the Line] Reference
"It is you," exclaimed he, impulsively, "you whom I had lost and now find again!". From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
I interrupted, impulsively, after which I could have bitten the end of my tongue off. From Wordnik.com. [The Doctor's Daughter] Reference
Moved by a picture of starving deer out West, Reagan impulsively wrote a check to help. From Wordnik.com. [Capitol Letter: A Storybook Life] Reference
But the real success stories were folks who had planned -- they didn't act impulsively. From Wordnik.com. [Mark Miller: What Makes for a Successful Midlife Career Transition?] Reference
I cried out impulsively, and then stopped suddenly short -- what if it were not he at all?. From Wordnik.com. [The Doctor's Daughter] Reference
Before she has a chance to scream, he drags her off into the shadows and impulsively strangles her. From Wordnik.com. [An Alluring 'Perfume'] Reference
"Of course, we can, Will!" cried Betty, impulsively reaching over and laying a hand on the boy's arm. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge Or, the hermit of Moonlight falls] Reference
I was on the point of impulsively mentioning poor Tanrade's absence, but the subtle look in her eyes checked me. From Wordnik.com. [A Village of Vagabonds] Reference
"We don't care about the right away," interrupted Amy, with a quiet happiness in her face that made Betty hug her impulsively. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge Or, the hermit of Moonlight falls] Reference
"Oh, has he enlisted, after all?" cried Betty impulsively, and the next minute could have bitten her tongue out for her thoughtlessness. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls in Army Service Or, doing their bit for the soldier boys] Reference
"Here," said Grace, impulsively, as she extended some to the tot, who at once proceeded to get as much outside his face as into his mouth. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Rainbow Lake Or, the stirring cruise of the motor boat Gem] Reference
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