impulsive

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Handlung, die plötzlich und ohne gründliches Nachdenken erfolgt, oft aus einem Instinkt oder einer Emotion heraus.

Describes a person or action that is done suddenly without careful thought, often driven by instinct or emotion.

1. Acting on impulseB2formal

   Acting or done without prior thought or planning, driven by sudden urges.

   Impulsiv

   • His impulsive decision to quit his job surprised everyone.
   • She made an impulsive purchase of a vintage car.
   • Impulsive behavior can sometimes lead to regret.

   Synonymeautomatichastyimpetuousinstinctiveknee jerkrashspontaneousspur-of-the-momentunplannedunpremeditated

   Antonymecalculatedcarefulcautiousdeliberatepremeditatedprudentthoughtful

2. Driven by natural feelingB2formal

   Proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus.

   Spontan

   • Her impulsive laughter was contagious.
   • He gave an impulsive hug to his friend.
   • The artist's work was impulsive and full of raw emotion.

   Synonymeautomaticinstinctivenaturalspontaneousunpremeditatedunprompted

   Antonymecalculatedcautiousconsidereddeliberaterestrainedthoughtful

3. Hasty and unthinkingB2formal

   Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation.

   Impulsiv

   • The impulsive reaction caused a misunderstanding.
   • She regretted her impulsive words immediately.
   • An impulsive decision without research can be risky.

   Synonymefoolhardyhastyheadlongheedlessimpetuousincautiousprecipitaterashrecklessthoughtlessunthinking

   Antonymecarefulcautiousconsideratedeliberateprudentreflectivethoughtfulvigilant