behave thoughtlessly

[bɪˈheɪv ˈθɔːtləsli]

verb phrase

agir irrefletidamente

1. to act or conduct oneself without careful consideration of consequences or impact on others

He behaved thoughtlessly when he interrupted the ceremony.

Ele agiu irrefletidamente quando interrompeu a cerimônia.

2. to act rashly or carelessly without thinking

She behaved thoughtlessly by spending all her savings on impulse.

Ela agiu irrefletidamente ao gastar todas as suas economias por impulso.

NYC Slang

act crazy without thinking

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

agir irrefletidamente

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

agir na raça

Colloquial expression meaning to act without thinking

São Paulo

agir de forma descuidada

More formal alternative

Portugal

comportar-se irrefletidamente

Standard European Portuguese usage

jump in without thinking

act on impulse

not think before acting

throw caution to the wind

agir de cabeça quente (Portuguese)

não medir as consequências (Portuguese)

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