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impulsive choice

[ɪmˈpʌlsɪv tʃɔɪs]
nounpl: impulsive choices
escolha impulsiva
1. A decision made quickly without careful thought or consideration of consequences
Buying that expensive car was an impulsive choice I later regretted.
Comprar aquele carro caro foi uma escolha impulsiva que depois lamentei.
2. A selection based on sudden urge or emotional reaction rather than rational deliberation
She made an impulsive choice to quit her job and travel the world.
Ela fez uma escolha impulsiva de deixar seu emprego e viajar pelo mundo.
NYC Slang
spur-of-the-moment pick or gut move
Synonyms
hasty decisionrash choicesnap decisionspontaneous choicespur-of-the-moment decision
Antonyms
deliberate choicecalculated decisionmeasured choicethoughtful decisionwell-considered choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha impulsiva
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decisão de impulso
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
escolha por impulso
common variant
Portugal
escolha impulsiva
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

act on impulse
follow one's gut
jump the gun
leap before you look
strike while the iron is hot
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