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hasty behavior

[/ˈheɪsti bɪˈheɪvjər/]
nounpl: hasty behaviors
comportamento precipitado
1. Actions or conduct characterized by excessive speed, lack of deliberation, or impulsiveness; acting without proper consideration
His hasty behavior during the meeting resulted in poor decisions.
Seu comportamento precipitado durante a reunião resultou em decisões ruins.
2. Rash or impetuous actions taken without sufficient thought or planning
Hasty behavior often leads to regrettable consequences.
O comportamento precipitado frequentemente leva a consequências lamentáveis.
NYC Slang
acting off the top of your head; doing something on impulse without thinking
Synonyms
rash behaviorimpulsive behaviorprecipitous actionrushed conductcareless action
Antonyms
thoughtful behaviordeliberate actioncautious conductmeasured behaviorprudent action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento precipitado
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
atitude apressada
Alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
conduta impulsiva
More formal business context
Portugal
comportamento precipitado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

act in haste, repent in leisure
jump to conclusions
rush into things
get ahead of oneself
shoot from the hip
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