Inhibited vs Impulsive - What's the difference?
inhibited | impulsive |
(inhibit)
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 a verb inhibited
is (inhibit).As an adjective 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.inhibited
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Verb
(head)Derived terms
* inhibitedly * inhibitednessinhibit
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Synonyms
* See alsoDerived terms
* disinhibit * disinhibition * inhibitionimpulsive
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Adjective
(en adjective)- Poor men! poor papers! We and they / Do some impulsive force obey.
- my heart, impulsive and wayward