Impulsive
Impulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
Refractory and impulsive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Impulsive".
Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Impulsive and refractory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impulsive" instead an adjective "Refractory".
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Refractory and Impulsive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 11, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/impulsive/refractory
Impulsive & Refractory. N.p., 2016. Web. 11 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/impulsive/refractory>.
Refractory or Impulsive. 2016. Accessed August 11, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/impulsive/refractory.
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