impulsive speech
Words without thinking
Impulsive speech is talking without thinking first—blurting out whatever comes to mind before considering consequences.
It may involve interrupting others, saying inappropriate things, or revealing information better kept private.
The term appears in clinical contexts describing ADHD and other conditions, but applies broadly to anyone who speaks before filtering: His impulsive speech got him in trouble at the meeting.
- blurtSpeak suddenly, thoughtlessly
- blurt outUtter suddenly, impulsively
- regrettableDeserving of sorrow
- impetuousnessRash, unthinking haste
- hasteExcessive quickness
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