impulses
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɪmpəɫsɪz// UK //ˈɪmpʌlsɪz// im·puls·es
n. sudden, strong feelings or desires to do something without thinking about the results first.
n. sudden, strong, and unreflective urges or desires to act. Often refers to the physiological or psychological drives that bypass conscious deliberation.
He often acts on his impulses without thinking.
Learning to control your impulses is a key part of emotional development during childhood.
The marketing campaign was designed to trigger consumer impulses, encouraging shoppers to make unplanned purchases as they navigated the checkout aisles.
Usage
Often used in the plural when referring to general behavior or psychological patterns.