Impulsiveness vs. Impulsivity — What's the Difference?

Inclined to act on impulse rather than thought.

In psychology, impulsivity (or impulsiveness) is a tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. Impulsive actions are typically "poorly conceived, prematurely expressed, unduly risky, or inappropriate to the situation that often result in undesirable consequences," which imperil long-term goals and strategies for success.

Motivated by or resulting from impulse

Inclined to act on impulse rather than thought.

Having force or power to impel or incite; forceful.

Motivated by or resulting from impulse

(Physics) Acting within brief time intervals. Used especially of a force.

Having force or power to impel or incite; forceful.

The quality of being impulsive.

(Physics) Acting within brief time intervals. Used especially of a force.

The quality of being impulsive.

The quality of being impulsive, impulsiveness; inclination to act on impulse rather than thought.

The trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection