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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.


SIMPLE

He often acts on his impulses without thinking.

CONTEXTUAL

Learning to control your impulses is a key part of emotional development during childhood.

COMPLEX

The marketing campaign was designed to trigger consumer impulses, encouraging shoppers to make unplanned purchases as they navigated the checkout aisles.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural when referring to general behavior or psychological patterns.

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