impulsive

• Describe a una persona o acción que se realiza de forma repentina, sin reflexión cuidadosa, a menudo bajo el influjo del instinto o las emociones.

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.

   Actuar por impulso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosautomatichastyimpetuousinstinctiveknee jerkrashspontaneousspur-of-the-momentunplannedunpremeditated

   Antónimoscalculatedcarefulcautiousdeliberatepremeditatedprudentthoughtful

2. Driven by natural feelingB2formal

   Proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus.

   impulsivo

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

   Sinónimosautomaticinstinctivenaturalspontaneousunpremeditatedunprompted

   Antónimoscalculatedcautiousconsidereddeliberaterestrainedthoughtful

3. Hasty and unthinkingB2formal

   Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation.

   Impulsivo (por falta de reflexión)

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

   Sinónimosfoolhardyhastyheadlongheedlessimpetuousincautiousprecipitaterashrecklessthoughtlessunthinking

   Antónimoscarefulcautiousconsideratedeliberateprudentreflectivethoughtfulvigilant