impulsiver

Impulsiver is the comparative form of the German adjective impulsiv, used to describe someone or something that is more impulsive than another. The adjective impulsiv itself comes from Latin impulsus, via the French impulsif, into German.

In usage, impulsiver refers to behavior driven by sudden urges or emotions, often without careful consideration of consequences. It can describe a person, a plan, or an action, and functions as a comparative adjective: der impulsivere Mensch, ein impulsiverer Plan, Er ist impulsiver geworden.

Examples of usage include comparing temperament or choices: Der neue Kollege wirkt impulsiver als der alte. Ein impulsiverer Ansatz kann zu schnelleren Ergebnissen, aber auch zu mehr Risiken führen. In everyday and psychological contexts, the nuance ranges from energetic spontaneity to reckless decision-making, depending on tone and circumstance.

Related terms include impulsiv (the base form), Impulsivität (impulsiveness), and Gegenpole wie Selbstkontrolle, which can mitigate or balance impulsive tendencies.

Notes on language: Impulsiver is primarily used in German-language contexts. It describes a relative degree of impulsivity and should be chosen when a comparison is intended. The term is not an English word, but appears in bilingual texts or discussions of German grammar.