impulsive

• 形容一个人或行为突然发生，未经仔细思考，常受本能或情绪驱使。

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.

   冲动的

   • 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.

   同义词automatichastyimpetuousinstinctiveknee jerkrashspontaneousspur-of-the-momentunplannedunpremeditated

   反义词calculatedcarefulcautiousdeliberatepremeditatedprudentthoughtful

2. Driven by natural feelingB2formal

   Proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus.

   冲动的

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

   同义词automaticinstinctivenaturalspontaneousunpremeditatedunprompted

   反义词calculatedcautiousconsidereddeliberaterestrainedthoughtful

3. Hasty and unthinkingB2formal

   Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation.

   冲动的

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

   同义词foolhardyhastyheadlongheedlessimpetuousincautiousprecipitaterashrecklessthoughtlessunthinking

   反义词carefulcautiousconsideratedeliberateprudentreflectivethoughtfulvigilant