Antonyms for impulsiveness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : im-puhl-siv
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpʌl sɪv


Definition of impulsiveness

Origin :
  • 1650s; see impulsive + -ness.
  • As in temerity : noun nerve, audacity
  • As in incautiousness : noun temerity
  • As in obstinateness : noun unruliness
  • As in obstreperousness : noun unruliness
  • As in recalcitrance : noun unruliness
  • As in recalcitrancy : noun unruliness
  • As in refractoriness : noun unruliness
  • As in temerariousness : noun temerity
  • As in uncontrollability : noun unruliness
  • As in uncontrollableness : noun unruliness
  • As in ungovernableness : noun unruliness
  • As in unmanageability : noun unruliness
  • As in unruliness : noun disorderliness
  • As in untowardness : noun unruliness
Example sentences :
  • Weakness and impulsiveness are found in love, as well as energy and perseverance.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • The impulsiveness of her nature was displayed by her manner in accepting this favor.
  • Extract from : « Blow The Man Down » by Holman Day
  • But in this case we do not distrust your good intent, only your impulsiveness and inexperience.
  • Extract from : « The Fifth Ace » by Douglas Grant
  • He looked upon his duty as that of restraining and tempering Elwood's impulsiveness.
  • Extract from : « Adrift in the Wilds » by Edward S. Ellis
  • I have often heard you lecturing Audrey on her impulsiveness and want of common-sense.
  • Extract from : « Lover or Friend » by Rosa Nouchette Carey
  • Tollman's words, too, came with an impulsiveness which had been absent heretofore.
  • Extract from : « The Tyranny of Weakness » by Charles Neville Buck
  • At length she spoke with the impulsiveness in her voice that he found so appealing.
  • Extract from : « Mr. Crewe's Career, Complete » by Winston Churchill
  • She deeply regretted that her impulsiveness had rendered the revelation necessary.
  • Extract from : « Sisters » by Grace May North
  • Mr. Eldridge's impulsiveness and some of his individualities were reviewed.
  • Extract from : « It Never Can Happen Again » by William De Morgan
  • The Cholacacans have all the vivacity and impulsiveness of southern nature.
  • Extract from : « The Harlequin Opal, Vol. 2 (of 3) » by Fergus Hume

Synonyms for impulsiveness

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