Driven and Impulsive

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Driven adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.

Usage example: a man with a driven need to be loved or liked by everyone

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Impulsive and driven are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impulsive" instead an adjective "Driven".

Nearby Words: drive, driving

Impulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.

Usage example: an impulsive purchase of a very expensive jacket

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Driven and impulsive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Driven" instead an adjective "Impulsive".

Nearby Words: impulse, impulsively, impulsion, impulsing, impulsed

Jack in Mass Effect 2 is impulsive, impatient, anger-driven, and generally insane; the Paragon romance arc involves calmly and patiently listening to her issues and generally being nice.

Source: Opposites Attract
Id: Trevor — Ax-Crazy, impulsive, unpredictable, driven entirely by emotion and/or libido.

Source: Freudian Trio / Video Games
Id: Arthur — Arrogant, aggressive, impulsive, is driven by his emotions, usually puts the individual before the bigger picture.

Source: Freudian Trio / Live-Action TV

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