Inconsiderate vs Impulsive - What's the difference?
inconsiderate | impulsive |
Not considerate of others, thoughtless.
(obsolete) inconsiderable
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 inconsiderate and impulsive
is that inconsiderate is not considerate of others, thoughtless while impulsive is having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.As a noun impulsive is
that which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.inconsiderate
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Failing to replace the roll after using last of the toilet paper is very inconsiderate .
Antonyms
* considerateDerived terms
* inconsiderately * inconsiderateness * inconsiderationSee also
* tactless * thoughtlessAnagrams
* ----impulsive
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Poor men! poor papers! We and they / Do some impulsive force obey.
- my heart, impulsive and wayward