Focussed vs Impulsive - What's the difference?
focussed | impulsive |
(British) (focus)
Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
* Prior
Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.
* Longfellow
(mechanics) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous – said of forces.
That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.
One whose behaviour or personality is characterized by being impulsive.
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As adjectives the difference between focussed and impulsive
is that focussed is (british) while impulsive is having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.As a verb focussed
is (british) (focus).As a noun impulsive is
that which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.focussed
English
Alternative forms
* focusedAntonyms
* unfocussedVerb
(head)Usage notes
* The spelling focused'' is much more common in the US; however, the spelling ''focussed is sometimes used in the UK and Canada, and is especially common in Australia and New Zealand.impulsive
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Poor men! poor papers! We and they / Do some impulsive force obey.
- my heart, impulsive and wayward