Reckless vs Impulsive - What's the difference?
reckless | impulsive |
Careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.
Indifferent to danger or the consequences.
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 reckless and impulsive
is that reckless is careless or heedless; headstrong or rash 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.reckless
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Alternative forms
* (l), (l) (obsolete)Adjective
(en-adj)Antonyms
* (l)Derived terms
* recklessnessAnagrams
*impulsive
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Adjective
(en adjective)- Poor men! poor papers! We and they / Do some impulsive force obey.
- my heart, impulsive and wayward