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impulsive

/ɪmˈpʌl.sɪv/

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adjective

/ɪmˈpʌl.sɪv/B2formal
  • ruОписывает человека или действие, совершаемое внезапно без тщательного обдумывания, часто под влиянием инстинкта или эмоций.

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.

    ruИмпульсивный

    • 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.

    Synonymsautomatichastyimpetuousinstinctiveknee jerkrashspontaneousspur-of-the-momentunplannedunpremeditated

    Antonymscalculatedcarefulcautiousdeliberatepremeditatedprudentthoughtful

  2. Driven by natural feelingB2formal

    Proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus.

    ruСпонтанный

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

    Synonymsautomaticinstinctivenaturalspontaneousunpremeditatedunprompted

    Antonymscalculatedcautiousconsidereddeliberaterestrainedthoughtful

  3. Hasty and unthinkingB2formal

    Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation.

    ruИмпульсивный

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

    Synonymsfoolhardyhastyheadlongheedlessimpetuousincautiousprecipitaterashrecklessthoughtlessunthinking

    Antonymscarefulcautiousconsideratedeliberateprudentreflectivethoughtfulvigilant

Forms
  • more impulsive comparative form
  • most impulsive superlative form
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