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Willful vs Impulsive - What's the difference?

willful | impulsive |

As adjectives the difference between willful and impulsive

is that willful is done in a manner which was intended 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.

willful

English

Alternative forms

*wilful

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Done in a manner which was intended.
  • Intentional.
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  • Stubborn.
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    • Synonyms

    * (as intended) volitional, voluntary * (stubborn) obstinate, self-willed, headstrong, spiteful

    impulsive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
  • * Prior
    • Poor men! poor papers! We and they / Do some impulsive force obey.
  • Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.
  • * Longfellow
    • my heart, impulsive and wayward
  • (mechanics) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous – said of forces.

    • Related terms

    * impulse * impulsion * impulsively * impulsiveness * impulsor

    References

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.
  • One whose behaviour or personality is characterized by being impulsive.
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